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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,225.83, 459,853.88 and 204,164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,225.83, 459,853.88 and 204,164.55 is: 281,748.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,225.83 : 459,853.88 = 204,164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,225.83/459,853.88 = 204,164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,225.83x = 459,853.88 × 204,164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,225.83x = 93,885,859,455.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,885,859,455.13/333,225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,748.44

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