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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,939.80, 437,909.70 and 201,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,939.80, 437,909.70 and 201,738.20 is: 302,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,939.80 : 437,909.70 = 201,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,939.80/437,909.70 = 201,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,939.80x = 437,909.70 × 201,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,939.80x = 88,343,114,640.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,343,114,640.54/291,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,607.30

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