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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,253.92, 430,991.15 and 203,629.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,253.92, 430,991.15 and 203,629.02 is: 281,060.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,253.92 : 430,991.15 = 203,629.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,253.92/430,991.15 = 203,629.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,253.92x = 430,991.15 × 203,629.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,253.92x = 87,762,304,485.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,762,304,485.03/312,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,060.70

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