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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,814.16, 505,711.62 and 204,290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,814.16, 505,711.62 and 204,290.52 is: 305,825.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,814.16 : 505,711.62 = 204,290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,814.16/505,711.62 = 204,290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,814.16x = 505,711.62 × 204,290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,814.16x = 103,312,089,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,312,089,819.84/337,814.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,825.22

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