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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,821.79, 508,047.13 and 156,254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,821.79, 508,047.13 and 156,254.48 is: 234,296.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,821.79 : 508,047.13 = 156,254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,821.79/508,047.13 = 156,254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,821.79x = 508,047.13 × 156,254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,821.79x = 79,384,636,792.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,384,636,792.13/338,821.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,296.14

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