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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,748.98, 508,320.28 and 151,760.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,748.98, 508,320.28 and 151,760.48 is: 227,728.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,748.98 : 508,320.28 = 151,760.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,748.98/508,320.28 = 151,760.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,748.98x = 508,320.28 × 151,760.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,748.98x = 77,142,929,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,142,929,686.53/338,748.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,728.89

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