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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,091.70, 472,205.55 and 202,426.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,091.70, 472,205.55 and 202,426.10 is: 303,361.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,091.70 : 472,205.55 = 202,426.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,091.70/472,205.55 = 202,426.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,091.70x = 472,205.55 × 202,426.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,091.70x = 95,586,727,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,586,727,884.86/315,091.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,361.62

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