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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,863.16, 505,785.06 and 204,339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,863.16, 505,785.06 and 204,339.52 is: 305,898.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,863.16 : 505,785.06 = 204,339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,863.16/505,785.06 = 204,339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,863.16x = 505,785.06 × 204,339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,863.16x = 103,351,876,383.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,351,876,383.57/337,863.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,898.63

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