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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,914.22, 466,271.44 and 205,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,914.22, 466,271.44 and 205,238 is: 283,197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,914.22 : 466,271.44 = 205,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,914.22/466,271.44 = 205,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,914.22x = 466,271.44 × 205,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,914.22x = 95,696,617,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,696,617,802.72/337,914.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,197.96

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