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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,971.51, 460,831.48 and 203,082.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,971.51, 460,831.48 and 203,082.39 is: 280,223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,971.51 : 460,831.48 = 203,082.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,971.51/460,831.48 = 203,082.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,971.51x = 460,831.48 × 203,082.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,971.51x = 93,586,757,837.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,586,757,837.93/333,971.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,223.78

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