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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,451.93, 425,538.40 and 200,982.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,451.93, 425,538.40 and 200,982.75 is: 277,274.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,451.93 : 425,538.40 = 200,982.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,451.93/425,538.40 = 200,982.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,451.93x = 425,538.40 × 200,982.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,451.93x = 85,525,877,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,525,877,862.60/308,451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,274.58

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