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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,358.87, 505,788.33 and 204,207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,358.87, 505,788.33 and 204,207.63 is: 306,160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,358.87 : 505,788.33 = 204,207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,358.87/505,788.33 = 204,207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,358.87x = 505,788.33 × 204,207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,358.87x = 103,285,836,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,285,836,142.09/337,358.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,160.13

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