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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,208.11, 462,596.82 and 204,393.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,208.11, 462,596.82 and 204,393.44 is: 282,068.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,208.11 : 462,596.82 = 204,393.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,208.11/462,596.82 = 204,393.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,208.11x = 462,596.82 × 204,393.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,208.11x = 94,551,753,059.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,551,753,059.88/335,208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,068.81

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