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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,010.96, 462,127.98 and 205,859.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,010.96, 462,127.98 and 205,859.70 is: 283,971.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,010.96 : 462,127.98 = 205,859.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,010.96/462,127.98 = 205,859.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,010.96x = 462,127.98 × 205,859.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,010.96x = 95,133,527,324.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,133,527,324.41/335,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,971.39

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