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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,377.66, 505,816.50 and 204,226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,377.66, 505,816.50 and 204,226.44 is: 306,188.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,377.66 : 505,816.50 = 204,226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,377.66/505,816.50 = 204,226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,377.66x = 505,816.50 × 204,226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,377.66x = 103,301,103,088.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,301,103,088.26/337,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,188.33

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