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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,953.30, 420,984.27 and 203,039.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,953.30, 420,984.27 and 203,039.10 is: 280,292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,953.30 : 420,984.27 = 203,039.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,953.30/420,984.27 = 203,039.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,953.30x = 420,984.27 × 203,039.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,953.30x = 85,476,267,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,476,267,294.96/304,953.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,292.97

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