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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,635.91, 427,388.30 and 202,222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,635.91, 427,388.30 and 202,222.65 is: 279,126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,635.91 : 427,388.30 = 202,222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,635.91/427,388.30 = 202,222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,635.91x = 427,388.30 × 202,222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,635.91x = 86,427,593,593.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,427,593,593.88/309,635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,126.52

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