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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,871.22, 460,767.25 and 206,620.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,871.22, 460,767.25 and 206,620.82 is: 285,152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,871.22 : 460,767.25 = 206,620.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,871.22/460,767.25 = 206,620.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,871.22x = 460,767.25 × 206,620.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,871.22x = 95,204,107,024.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,204,107,024.15/333,871.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,152.18

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