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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,747.98, 508,318.78 and 151,759.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,747.98, 508,318.78 and 151,759.48 is: 227,727.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,747.98 : 508,318.78 = 151,759.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,747.98/508,318.78 = 151,759.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,747.98x = 508,318.78 × 151,759.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,747.98x = 77,142,193,727.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,142,193,727.03/338,747.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,727.39

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