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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,936, 427,226.44 and 202,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,936, 427,226.44 and 202,452.24 is: 279,067.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,936 : 427,226.44 = 202,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,936/427,226.44 = 202,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,936x = 427,226.44 × 202,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,936x = 86,492,949,765.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,492,949,765.23/309,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,067.13

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