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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,770.68, 430,020.28 and 202,671.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,770.68, 430,020.28 and 202,671.51 is: 279,541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,770.68 : 430,020.28 = 202,671.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,770.68/430,020.28 = 202,671.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,770.68x = 430,020.28 × 202,671.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,770.68x = 87,152,859,478.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,152,859,478.22/311,770.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,541.55

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