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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,993.02, 508,102.89 and 158,890.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,993.02, 508,102.89 and 158,890.06 is: 238,153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,993.02 : 508,102.89 = 158,890.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,993.02/508,102.89 = 158,890.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,993.02x = 508,102.89 × 158,890.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,993.02x = 80,732,498,678.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,732,498,678.27/338,993.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,153.87

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