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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,979.46, 458,167.14 and 202,993.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,979.46, 458,167.14 and 202,993.53 is: 280,152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,979.46 : 458,167.14 = 202,993.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,979.46/458,167.14 = 202,993.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,979.46x = 458,167.14 × 202,993.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,979.46x = 93,004,965,078.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,004,965,078.60/331,979.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,152.77

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