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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,946.63, 467,761.01 and 203,002.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,946.63, 467,761.01 and 203,002.71 is: 280,152.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,946.63 : 467,761.01 = 203,002.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,946.63/467,761.01 = 203,002.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,946.63x = 467,761.01 × 203,002.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,946.63x = 94,956,751,647.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,956,751,647.32/338,946.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,152.52

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