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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,725.51, 427,504.79 and 202,293.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,725.51, 427,504.79 and 202,293.23 is: 279,219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,725.51 : 427,504.79 = 202,293.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,725.51/427,504.79 = 202,293.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,725.51x = 427,504.79 × 202,293.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,725.51x = 86,481,323,798.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,481,323,798.11/309,725.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,219.25

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