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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,983.08, 458,006.10 and 204,437.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,983.08, 458,006.10 and 204,437.24 is: 282,043.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,983.08 : 458,006.10 = 204,437.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,983.08/458,006.10 = 204,437.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,983.08x = 458,006.10 × 204,437.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,983.08x = 93,633,502,987.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,633,502,987.16/331,983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,043.00

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