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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,719.68, 467,366.96 and 200,873.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,719.68, 467,366.96 and 200,873.06 is: 277,165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,719.68 : 467,366.96 = 200,873.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,719.68/467,366.96 = 200,873.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,719.68x = 467,366.96 × 200,873.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,719.68x = 93,881,431,398.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,881,431,398.10/338,719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,165.56

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