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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,276.47, 430,835.56 and 203,331.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,276.47, 430,835.56 and 203,331.06 is: 280,527.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,276.47 : 430,835.56 = 203,331.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,276.47/430,835.56 = 203,331.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,276.47x = 430,835.56 × 203,331.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,276.47x = 87,602,250,592.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,602,250,592.17/312,276.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,527.87

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