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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,986.76, 460,852.51 and 203,097.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,986.76, 460,852.51 and 203,097.64 is: 280,244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,986.76 : 460,852.51 = 203,097.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,986.76/460,852.51 = 203,097.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,986.76x = 460,852.51 × 203,097.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,986.76x = 93,598,057,169.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,598,057,169.08/333,986.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,244.81

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