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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,740.17, 450,848.52 and 204,218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,740.17, 450,848.52 and 204,218.10 is: 281,787.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,740.17 : 450,848.52 = 204,218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,740.17/450,848.52 = 204,218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,740.17x = 450,848.52 × 204,218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,740.17x = 92,071,428,142.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,071,428,142.21/326,740.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,787.91

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