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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,237.92, 466,771.76 and 204,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,237.92, 466,771.76 and 204,076 is: 281,626.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,237.92 : 466,771.76 = 204,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,237.92/466,771.76 = 204,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,237.92x = 466,771.76 × 204,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,237.92x = 95,256,913,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,256,913,693.76/338,237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,626.95

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