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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,997.16, 505,985.58 and 204,473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,997.16, 505,985.58 and 204,473.88 is: 306,099.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,997.16 : 505,985.58 = 204,473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,997.16/505,985.58 = 204,473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,997.16x = 505,985.58 × 204,473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,997.16x = 103,460,834,766.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,460,834,766.65/337,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,099.72

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