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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,237.42, 466,771.07 and 204,075.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,237.42, 466,771.07 and 204,075.50 is: 281,626.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,237.42 : 466,771.07 = 204,075.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,237.42/466,771.07 = 204,075.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,237.42x = 466,771.07 × 204,075.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,237.42x = 95,256,539,495.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,256,539,495.79/338,237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,626.26

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