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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,157.49, 430,671.90 and 203,212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,157.49, 430,671.90 and 203,212.09 is: 280,364.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,157.49 : 430,671.90 = 203,212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,157.49/430,671.90 = 203,212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,157.49x = 430,671.90 × 203,212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,157.49x = 87,517,736,903.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,517,736,903.27/312,157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,364.05

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