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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,266.79, 312,478.89 and 203,591.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,266.79, 312,478.89 and 203,591.69 is: 304,004.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,266.79 : 312,478.89 = 203,591.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,266.79/312,478.89 = 203,591.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,266.79x = 312,478.89 × 203,591.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,266.79x = 63,618,103,742.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,618,103,742.03/209,266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,004.78

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