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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,735.73, 467,389.03 and 200,889.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,735.73, 467,389.03 and 200,889.12 is: 277,187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,735.73 : 467,389.03 = 200,889.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,735.73/467,389.03 = 200,889.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,735.73x = 467,389.03 × 200,889.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,735.73x = 93,893,370,934.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,893,370,934.35/338,735.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,187.68

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