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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,954.93, 459,368.91 and 203,758.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,954.93, 459,368.91 and 203,758.72 is: 281,120.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,954.93 : 459,368.91 = 203,758.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,954.93/459,368.91 = 203,758.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,954.93x = 459,368.91 × 203,758.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,954.93x = 93,600,421,109.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,600,421,109.40/332,954.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,120.39

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