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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,921.22, 466,281.10 and 205,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,921.22, 466,281.10 and 205,245 is: 283,207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,921.22 : 466,281.10 = 205,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,921.22/466,281.10 = 205,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,921.22x = 466,281.10 × 205,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,921.22x = 95,701,864,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,701,864,369.50/337,921.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,207.62

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