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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,302.09, 430,870.92 and 203,356.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,302.09, 430,870.92 and 203,356.69 is: 280,563.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,302.09 : 430,870.92 = 203,356.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,302.09/430,870.92 = 203,356.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,302.09x = 430,870.92 × 203,356.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,302.09x = 87,620,481,954.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,620,481,954.10/312,302.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,563.23

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