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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,948.96, 437,437.74 and 202,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,948.96, 437,437.74 and 202,277.08 is: 279,173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,948.96 : 437,437.74 = 202,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,948.96/437,437.74 = 202,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,948.96x = 437,437.74 × 202,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,948.96x = 88,483,628,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,483,628,729.00/316,948.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,173.12

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