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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,999.45, 467,785.18 and 203,029.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,999.45, 467,785.18 and 203,029.91 is: 280,160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,999.45 : 467,785.18 = 203,029.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,999.45/467,785.18 = 203,029.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,999.45x = 467,785.18 × 203,029.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,999.45x = 94,974,382,994.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,974,382,994.73/338,999.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,160.88

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