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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,854.20, 454,281.30 and 209,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,854.20, 454,281.30 and 209,542.20 is: 314,313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,854.20 : 454,281.30 = 209,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,854.20/454,281.30 = 209,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,854.20x = 454,281.30 × 209,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,854.20x = 95,191,103,020.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,191,103,020.86/302,854.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,313.30

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