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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,462.23, 395,192.73 and 203,577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,462.23, 395,192.73 and 203,577.76 is: 305,366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,462.23 : 395,192.73 = 203,577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,462.23/395,192.73 = 203,577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,462.23x = 395,192.73 × 203,577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,462.23x = 80,452,450,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,452,450,741.68/263,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,366.16

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