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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,551.92, 465,867.96 and 203,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,551.92, 465,867.96 and 203,390 is: 280,706.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,551.92 : 465,867.96 = 203,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,551.92/465,867.96 = 203,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,551.92x = 465,867.96 × 203,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,551.92x = 94,752,884,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,752,884,384.40/337,551.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,706.10

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