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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,811.96, 418,053.72 and 200,975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,811.96, 418,053.72 and 200,975.52 is: 277,461.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,811.96 : 418,053.72 = 200,975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,811.96/418,053.72 = 200,975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,811.96x = 418,053.72 × 200,975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,811.96x = 84,018,563,764.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,018,563,764.93/302,811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,461.18

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