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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,996.94, 467,781.70 and 203,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,996.94, 467,781.70 and 203,027.40 is: 280,157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,996.94 : 467,781.70 = 203,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,996.94/467,781.70 = 203,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,996.94x = 467,781.70 × 203,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,996.94x = 94,972,503,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,972,503,995.60/338,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,157.41

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