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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,105.09, 459,555.90 and 212,224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,105.09, 459,555.90 and 212,224.73 is: 292,787.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,105.09 : 459,555.90 = 212,224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,105.09/459,555.90 = 212,224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,105.09x = 459,555.90 × 212,224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,105.09x = 97,529,126,797.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,529,126,797.41/333,105.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,787.86

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