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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,212.76, 459,646.72 and 204,213.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,212.76, 459,646.72 and 204,213.74 is: 281,700.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,212.76 : 459,646.72 = 204,213.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,212.76/459,646.72 = 204,213.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,212.76x = 459,646.72 × 204,213.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,212.76x = 93,866,175,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,866,175,769.93/333,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,700.42

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