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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,800, 462,203.93 and 258,151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,800, 462,203.93 and 258,151.12 is: 356,387.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,800 : 462,203.93 = 258,151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,800/462,203.93 = 258,151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,800x = 462,203.93 × 258,151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,800x = 119,318,462,197.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,318,462,197.90/334,800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,387.28

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