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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,933.68, 420,878.70 and 202,963.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,933.68, 420,878.70 and 202,963.19 is: 280,135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,933.68 : 420,878.70 = 202,963.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,933.68/420,878.70 = 202,963.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,933.68x = 420,878.70 × 202,963.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,933.68x = 85,422,881,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,422,881,450.66/304,933.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,135.93

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