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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,063.41, 390,750.08 and 202,350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,063.41, 390,750.08 and 202,350.96 is: 279,331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,063.41 : 390,750.08 = 202,350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,063.41/390,750.08 = 202,350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,063.41x = 390,750.08 × 202,350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,063.41x = 79,068,652,796.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,068,652,796.32/283,063.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,331.94

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