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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,247.92, 466,785.56 and 204,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,247.92, 466,785.56 and 204,086 is: 281,640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,247.92 : 466,785.56 = 204,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,247.92/466,785.56 = 204,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,247.92x = 466,785.56 × 204,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,247.92x = 95,264,397,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,264,397,798.16/338,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,640.75

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