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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,371.98, 507,004.26 and 204,847.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,371.98, 507,004.26 and 204,847.53 is: 306,936.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,371.98 : 507,004.26 = 204,847.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,371.98/507,004.26 = 204,847.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,371.98x = 507,004.26 × 204,847.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,371.98x = 103,858,570,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,858,570,360.48/338,371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,936.08

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