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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,998.33, 467,783.63 and 203,028.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,998.33, 467,783.63 and 203,028.79 is: 280,159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,998.33 : 467,783.63 = 203,028.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,998.33/467,783.63 = 203,028.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,998.33x = 467,783.63 × 203,028.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,998.33x = 94,973,544,380.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,973,544,380.71/338,998.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,159.33

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