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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,004.30, 438,006.45 and 201,802.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,004.30, 438,006.45 and 201,802.70 is: 302,704.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,004.30 : 438,006.45 = 201,802.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,004.30/438,006.45 = 201,802.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,004.30x = 438,006.45 × 201,802.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,004.30x = 88,390,884,227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,390,884,227.42/292,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,704.05

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