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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,453.52, 435,325.44 and 202,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,453.52, 435,325.44 and 202,276 is: 279,140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,453.52 : 435,325.44 = 202,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,453.52/435,325.44 = 202,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,453.52x = 435,325.44 × 202,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,453.52x = 88,055,888,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,055,888,701.44/315,453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,140.61

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