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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,952.66, 460,901.91 and 206,669.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,952.66, 460,901.91 and 206,669.26 is: 285,232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,952.66 : 460,901.91 = 206,669.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,952.66/460,901.91 = 206,669.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,952.66x = 460,901.91 × 206,669.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,952.66x = 95,254,256,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,254,256,672.29/333,952.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,232.81

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