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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,711.82, 459,151.51 and 203,647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,711.82, 459,151.51 and 203,647.72 is: 281,039.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,711.82 : 459,151.51 = 203,647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,711.82/459,151.51 = 203,647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,711.82x = 459,151.51 × 203,647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,711.82x = 93,505,158,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,505,158,146.06/332,711.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,039.49

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