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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,092.92, 395,777.64 and 201,945.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,092.92, 395,777.64 and 201,945.72 is: 278,396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,092.92 : 395,777.64 = 201,945.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,092.92/395,777.64 = 201,945.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,092.92x = 395,777.64 × 201,945.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,092.92x = 79,925,600,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,925,600,469.70/287,092.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,396.28

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