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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,208.83, 458,304.38 and 203,152.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,208.83, 458,304.38 and 203,152.95 is: 280,263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,208.83 : 458,304.38 = 203,152.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,208.83/458,304.38 = 203,152.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,208.83x = 458,304.38 × 203,152.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,208.83x = 93,105,886,540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,105,886,540.98/332,208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,263.13

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