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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,168.16, 466,460.91 and 217,466.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,168.16, 466,460.91 and 217,466.82 is: 299,968.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,168.16 : 466,460.91 = 217,466.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,168.16/466,460.91 = 217,466.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,168.16x = 466,460.91 × 217,466.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,168.16x = 101,439,770,752.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,439,770,752.01/338,168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,968.43

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