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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,242.87, 466,598.19 and 209,140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,242.87, 466,598.19 and 209,140.07 is: 288,503.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,242.87 : 466,598.19 = 209,140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,242.87/466,598.19 = 209,140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,242.87x = 466,598.19 × 209,140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,242.87x = 97,584,378,118.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,584,378,118.47/338,242.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,503.88

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