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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,983.55, 459,361.46 and 218,231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,983.55, 459,361.46 and 218,231.66 is: 301,057.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,983.55 : 459,361.46 = 218,231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,983.55/459,361.46 = 218,231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,983.55x = 459,361.46 × 218,231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,983.55x = 100,247,212,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,247,212,204.60/332,983.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,057.56

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