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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,228.92, 390,978.36 and 202,516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,228.92, 390,978.36 and 202,516.20 is: 279,559.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,228.92 : 390,978.36 = 202,516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,228.92/390,978.36 = 202,516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,228.92x = 390,978.36 × 202,516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,228.92x = 79,179,451,749.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,179,451,749.43/283,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,559.91

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