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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,008.80, 438,013.20 and 201,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,008.80, 438,013.20 and 201,807.20 is: 302,710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,008.80 : 438,013.20 = 201,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,008.80/438,013.20 = 201,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,008.80x = 438,013.20 × 201,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,008.80x = 88,394,217,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,394,217,455.04/292,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,710.80

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