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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,524.79, 398,287.56 and 202,701.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,524.79, 398,287.56 and 202,701.61 is: 304,052.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,524.79 : 398,287.56 = 202,701.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,524.79/398,287.56 = 202,701.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,524.79x = 398,287.56 × 202,701.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,524.79x = 80,733,527,663.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,733,527,663.53/265,524.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,052.69

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