Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,235.92, 466,769 and 204,074
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 338,235.92, 466,769 and 204,074 is: 281,624.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,235.92 : 466,769 = 204,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,235.92/466,769 = 204,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,235.92x = 466,769 × 204,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,235.92x = 95,255,416,906 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,255,416,906/338,235.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,624.19
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