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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,243.17, 466,779.01 and 204,081.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,243.17, 466,779.01 and 204,081.25 is: 281,634.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,243.17 : 466,779.01 = 204,081.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,243.17/466,779.01 = 204,081.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,243.17x = 466,779.01 × 204,081.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,243.17x = 95,260,843,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,260,843,834.56/338,243.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,634.20

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