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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,954.42, 423,772.68 and 203,728.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,954.42, 423,772.68 and 203,728.61 is: 281,262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,954.42 : 423,772.68 = 203,728.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,954.42/423,772.68 = 203,728.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,954.42x = 423,772.68 × 203,728.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,954.42x = 86,334,616,933.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,334,616,933.51/306,954.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,262.01

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