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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,955.92, 459,370.28 and 203,759.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,955.92, 459,370.28 and 203,759.72 is: 281,121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,955.92 : 459,370.28 = 203,759.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,955.92/459,370.28 = 203,759.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,955.92x = 459,370.28 × 203,759.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,955.92x = 93,601,159,629.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,601,159,629.12/332,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,121.78

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