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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,389.95, 505,834.94 and 204,238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,389.95, 505,834.94 and 204,238.71 is: 306,206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,389.95 : 505,834.94 = 204,238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,389.95/505,834.94 = 204,238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,389.95x = 505,834.94 × 204,238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,389.95x = 103,311,076,129.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,311,076,129.12/337,389.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,206.74

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