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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,873.69, 459,236.59 and 211,993.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,873.69, 459,236.59 and 211,993.34 is: 292,468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,873.69 : 459,236.59 = 211,993.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,873.69/459,236.59 = 211,993.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,873.69x = 459,236.59 × 211,993.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,873.69x = 97,355,095,738.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,355,095,738.14/332,873.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,468.59

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