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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,064.54, 390,751.63 and 202,352.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,064.54, 390,751.63 and 202,352.09 is: 279,333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,064.54 : 390,751.63 = 202,352.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,064.54/390,751.63 = 202,352.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,064.54x = 390,751.63 × 202,352.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,064.54x = 79,069,406,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,069,406,541.77/283,064.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,333.50

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