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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,950.16, 460,898.46 and 206,666.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,950.16, 460,898.46 and 206,666.76 is: 285,229.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,950.16 : 460,898.46 = 206,666.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,950.16/460,898.46 = 206,666.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,950.16x = 460,898.46 × 206,666.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,950.16x = 95,252,391,417.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,252,391,417.19/333,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,229.36

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