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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,242.17, 466,777.63 and 204,080.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,242.17, 466,777.63 and 204,080.25 is: 281,632.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,242.17 : 466,777.63 = 204,080.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,242.17/466,777.63 = 204,080.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,242.17x = 466,777.63 × 204,080.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,242.17x = 95,260,094,404.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,260,094,404.41/338,242.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,632.81

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