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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,073.54, 458,296.83 and 203,087.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,073.54, 458,296.83 and 203,087.48 is: 280,282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,073.54 : 458,296.83 = 203,087.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,073.54/458,296.83 = 203,087.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,073.54x = 458,296.83 × 203,087.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,073.54x = 93,074,346,005.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,074,346,005.20/332,073.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,282.33

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