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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,721.68, 467,369.72 and 200,875.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,721.68, 467,369.72 and 200,875.08 is: 277,168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,721.68 : 467,369.72 = 200,875.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,721.68/467,369.72 = 200,875.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,721.68x = 467,369.72 × 200,875.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,721.68x = 93,882,929,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,882,929,894.58/338,721.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,168.35

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