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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,271.61, 461,301.08 and 205,145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,271.61, 461,301.08 and 205,145.36 is: 283,104.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,271.61 : 461,301.08 = 205,145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,271.61/461,301.08 = 205,145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,271.61x = 461,301.08 × 205,145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,271.61x = 94,633,774,522.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,633,774,522.64/334,271.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,104.43

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