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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,001.40, 507,002.10 and 205,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,001.40, 507,002.10 and 205,031.80 is: 307,547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,001.40 : 507,002.10 = 205,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,001.40/507,002.10 = 205,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,001.40x = 507,002.10 × 205,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,001.40x = 103,951,553,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,951,553,166.78/338,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,547.70

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