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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,795.66, 429,991.02 and 204,326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,795.66, 429,991.02 and 204,326.66 is: 281,782.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,795.66 : 429,991.02 = 204,326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,795.66/429,991.02 = 204,326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,795.66x = 429,991.02 × 204,326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,795.66x = 87,858,628,946.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,858,628,946.59/311,795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,782.72

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