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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,546.88, 427,265.94 and 202,133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,546.88, 427,265.94 and 202,133.68 is: 279,004.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,546.88 : 427,265.94 = 202,133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,546.88/427,265.94 = 202,133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,546.88x = 427,265.94 × 202,133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,546.88x = 86,364,836,790.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,364,836,790.86/309,546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,004.06

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