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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,133.61, 458,230.12 and 201,353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,133.61, 458,230.12 and 201,353.44 is: 277,798.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,133.61 : 458,230.12 = 201,353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,133.61/458,230.12 = 201,353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,133.61x = 458,230.12 × 201,353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,133.61x = 92,266,210,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,266,210,973.61/332,133.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,798.48

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