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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,298.85, 457,179.95 and 202,452.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,298.85, 457,179.95 and 202,452.77 is: 279,377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,298.85 : 457,179.95 = 202,452.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,298.85/457,179.95 = 202,452.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,298.85x = 457,179.95 × 202,452.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,298.85x = 92,557,343,967.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,557,343,967.80/331,298.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,377.20

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