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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,031.06, 466,798.98 and 217,381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,031.06, 466,798.98 and 217,381.88 is: 300,190.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,031.06 : 466,798.98 = 217,381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,031.06/466,798.98 = 217,381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,031.06x = 466,798.98 × 217,381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,031.06x = 101,473,639,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,473,639,854.48/338,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,190.28

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