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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,983.67, 508,450.73 and 159,110.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,983.67, 508,450.73 and 159,110.07 is: 238,653.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,983.67 : 508,450.73 = 159,110.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,983.67/508,450.73 = 159,110.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,983.67x = 508,450.73 × 159,110.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,983.67x = 80,899,630,446.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,899,630,446.30/338,983.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,653.48

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