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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,859.66, 505,779.86 and 204,336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,859.66, 505,779.86 and 204,336.02 is: 305,893.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,859.66 : 505,779.86 = 204,336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,859.66/505,779.86 = 204,336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,859.66x = 505,779.86 × 204,336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,859.66x = 103,349,043,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,349,043,588.56/337,859.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,893.41

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