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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,821.29, 508,046.38 and 156,253.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,821.29, 508,046.38 and 156,253.97 is: 234,295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,821.29 : 508,046.38 = 156,253.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,821.29/508,046.38 = 156,253.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,821.29x = 508,046.38 × 156,253.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,821.29x = 79,384,264,698.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,384,264,698.61/338,821.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,295.39

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