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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,246.64, 404,863.60 and 201,523.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,246.64, 404,863.60 and 201,523.92 is: 278,228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,246.64 : 404,863.60 = 201,523.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,246.64/404,863.60 = 201,523.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,246.64x = 404,863.60 × 201,523.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,246.64x = 81,589,699,737.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,589,699,737.31/293,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,228.93

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