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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,992.11, 508,473.59 and 102,327.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,992.11, 508,473.59 and 102,327.73 is: 153,487.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,992.11 : 508,473.59 = 102,327.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,992.11/508,473.59 = 102,327.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,992.11x = 508,473.59 × 102,327.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,992.11x = 52,030,948,229.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,030,948,229.65/338,992.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,487.20

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