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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,241.87, 466,596.81 and 209,139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,241.87, 466,596.81 and 209,139.07 is: 288,502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,241.87 : 466,596.81 = 209,139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,241.87/466,596.81 = 209,139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,241.87x = 466,596.81 × 209,139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,241.87x = 97,583,623,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,583,623,491.61/338,241.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,502.50

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