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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,383.44, 421,442.43 and 203,245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,383.44, 421,442.43 and 203,245.68 is: 280,487.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,383.44 : 421,442.43 = 203,245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,383.44/421,442.43 = 203,245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,383.44x = 421,442.43 × 203,245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,383.44x = 85,656,353,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,656,353,266.20/305,383.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,487.88

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