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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,987.26, 460,853.21 and 203,098.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,987.26, 460,853.21 and 203,098.14 is: 280,245.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,987.26 : 460,853.21 = 203,098.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,987.26/460,853.21 = 203,098.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,987.26x = 460,853.21 × 203,098.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,987.26x = 93,598,428,748.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,598,428,748.54/333,987.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,245.51

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