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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,106.82, 459,558.30 and 212,226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,106.82, 459,558.30 and 212,226.50 is: 292,790.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,106.82 : 459,558.30 = 212,226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,106.82/459,558.30 = 212,226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,106.82x = 459,558.30 × 212,226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,106.82x = 97,530,449,554.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,530,449,554.95/333,106.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,790.31

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