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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,244.08, 459,931.82 and 204,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,244.08, 459,931.82 and 204,254.30 is: 281,904.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,244.08 : 459,931.82 = 204,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,244.08/459,931.82 = 204,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,244.08x = 459,931.82 × 204,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,244.08x = 93,943,051,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,943,051,941.83/333,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,904.64

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