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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,134.93, 429,949.92 and 202,436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,134.93, 429,949.92 and 202,436.52 is: 303,124.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,134.93 : 429,949.92 = 202,436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,134.93/429,949.92 = 202,436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,134.93x = 429,949.92 × 202,436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,134.93x = 87,037,564,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,037,564,725.90/287,134.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,124.27

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