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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,272.61, 461,302.46 and 205,146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,272.61, 461,302.46 and 205,146.36 is: 283,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,272.61 : 461,302.46 = 205,146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,272.61/461,302.46 = 205,146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,272.61x = 461,302.46 × 205,146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,272.61x = 94,634,520,528.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,634,520,528.05/334,272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,105.82

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