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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,638.38, 465,949.60 and 203,511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,638.38, 465,949.60 and 203,511.02 is: 280,850.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,638.38 : 465,949.60 = 203,511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,638.38/465,949.60 = 203,511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,638.38x = 465,949.60 × 203,511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,638.38x = 94,825,875,526.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,825,875,526.07/337,638.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,850.41

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