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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,660.83, 391,327.95 and 203,058.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,660.83, 391,327.95 and 203,058.96 is: 280,132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,660.83 : 391,327.95 = 203,058.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,660.83/391,327.95 = 203,058.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,660.83x = 391,327.95 × 203,058.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,660.83x = 79,462,646,545.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,462,646,545.93/283,660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,132.60

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