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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,243.08, 459,930.44 and 204,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,243.08, 459,930.44 and 204,253.30 is: 281,903.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,243.08 : 459,930.44 = 204,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,243.08/459,930.44 = 204,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,243.08x = 459,930.44 × 204,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,243.08x = 93,942,311,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,942,311,322.42/333,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,903.26

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