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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,949.48, 430,292.10 and 204,526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,949.48, 430,292.10 and 204,526.52 is: 282,116.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,949.48 : 430,292.10 = 204,526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,949.48/430,292.10 = 204,526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,949.48x = 430,292.10 × 204,526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,949.48x = 88,006,145,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,006,145,796.49/311,949.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,116.66

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