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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,982.66, 422,120.18 and 203,908.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,982.66, 422,120.18 and 203,908.68 is: 281,303.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,982.66 : 422,120.18 = 203,908.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,982.66/422,120.18 = 203,908.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,982.66x = 422,120.18 × 203,908.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,982.66x = 86,073,968,705.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,073,968,705.16/305,982.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,303.42

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