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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,255.40, 430,797.18 and 204,885.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,255.40, 430,797.18 and 204,885.04 is: 282,665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,255.40 : 430,797.18 = 204,885.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,255.40/430,797.18 = 204,885.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,255.40x = 430,797.18 × 204,885.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,255.40x = 88,263,897,456.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,263,897,456.19/312,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,665.72

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