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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,753.97, 508,327.80 and 151,765.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,753.97, 508,327.80 and 151,765.47 is: 227,736.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,753.97 : 508,327.80 = 151,765.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,753.97/508,327.80 = 151,765.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,753.97x = 508,327.80 × 151,765.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,753.97x = 77,146,607,481.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,146,607,481.07/338,753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,736.39

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