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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,050.08, 423,904.91 and 205,247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,050.08, 423,904.91 and 205,247.95 is: 283,359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,050.08 : 423,904.91 = 205,247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,050.08/423,904.91 = 205,247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,050.08x = 423,904.91 × 205,247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,050.08x = 87,005,611,686.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,005,611,686.43/307,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,359.68

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