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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,336.48, 420,042 and 203,908.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,336.48, 420,042 and 203,908.96 is: 281,433.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,336.48 : 420,042 = 203,908.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,336.48/420,042 = 203,908.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,336.48x = 420,042 × 203,908.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,336.48x = 85,650,327,376.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,650,327,376.32/304,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,433.00

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