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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,862.16, 505,783.56 and 204,338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,862.16, 505,783.56 and 204,338.52 is: 305,897.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,862.16 : 505,783.56 = 204,338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,862.16/505,783.56 = 204,338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,862.16x = 505,783.56 × 204,338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,862.16x = 103,351,064,090.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,351,064,090.73/337,862.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,897.13

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