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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,010.95, 462,127.97 and 205,859.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,010.95, 462,127.97 and 205,859.69 is: 283,971.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,010.95 : 462,127.97 = 205,859.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,010.95/462,127.97 = 205,859.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,010.95x = 462,127.97 × 205,859.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,010.95x = 95,133,520,644.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,133,520,644.53/335,010.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,971.38

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