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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,357.61, 505,786.43 and 204,206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,357.61, 505,786.43 and 204,206.37 is: 306,158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,357.61 : 505,786.43 = 204,206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,357.61/505,786.43 = 204,206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,357.61x = 505,786.43 × 204,206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,357.61x = 103,284,808,330.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,284,808,330.72/337,357.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,158.23

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