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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,063.91, 390,750.77 and 202,351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,063.91, 390,750.77 and 202,351.46 is: 279,332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,063.91 : 390,750.77 = 202,351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,063.91/390,750.77 = 202,351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,063.91x = 390,750.77 × 202,351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,063.91x = 79,068,987,793.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,068,987,793.87/283,063.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,332.63

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