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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,953.02, 423,770.75 and 203,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,953.02, 423,770.75 and 203,727.20 is: 281,260.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,953.02 : 423,770.75 = 203,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,953.02/423,770.75 = 203,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,953.02x = 423,770.75 × 203,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,953.02x = 86,333,627,321.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,333,627,321.06/306,953.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,260.07

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