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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,155.24, 430,668.80 and 203,209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,155.24, 430,668.80 and 203,209.84 is: 280,360.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,155.24 : 430,668.80 = 203,209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,155.24/430,668.80 = 203,209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,155.24x = 430,668.80 × 203,209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,155.24x = 87,516,134,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,516,134,771.60/312,155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,360.93

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