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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,196.46, 427,962.10 and 202,829.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,196.46, 427,962.10 and 202,829.34 is: 279,833.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,196.46 : 427,962.10 = 202,829.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,196.46/427,962.10 = 202,829.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,196.46x = 427,962.10 × 202,829.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,196.46x = 86,803,270,288.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,803,270,288.01/310,196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,833.21

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