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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,141.90, 466,555.73 and 200,251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,141.90, 466,555.73 and 200,251.19 is: 276,299.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,141.90 : 466,555.73 = 200,251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,141.90/466,555.73 = 200,251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,141.90x = 466,555.73 × 200,251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,141.90x = 93,428,336,799.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,428,336,799.78/338,141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,299.21

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