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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,251.64, 404,870.50 and 201,528.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,251.64, 404,870.50 and 201,528.92 is: 278,235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,251.64 : 404,870.50 = 201,528.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,251.64/404,870.50 = 201,528.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,251.64x = 404,870.50 × 201,528.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,251.64x = 81,593,114,604.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,593,114,604.86/293,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,235.83

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