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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,271.22, 466,603.05 and 217,569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,271.22, 466,603.05 and 217,569.94 is: 300,110.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,271.22 : 466,603.05 = 217,569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,271.22/466,603.05 = 217,569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,271.22x = 466,603.05 × 217,569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,271.22x = 101,518,797,592.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,518,797,592.32/338,271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,110.66

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