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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,303.09, 430,872.30 and 203,357.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,303.09, 430,872.30 and 203,357.69 is: 280,564.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,303.09 : 430,872.30 = 203,357.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,303.09/430,872.30 = 203,357.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,303.09x = 430,872.30 × 203,357.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,303.09x = 87,621,193,458.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,621,193,458.63/312,303.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,564.61

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