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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,163.15, 468,127.70 and 203,277.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,163.15, 468,127.70 and 203,277.55 is: 280,572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,163.15 : 468,127.70 = 203,277.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,163.15/468,127.70 = 203,277.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,163.15x = 468,127.70 × 203,277.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,163.15x = 95,159,851,281.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,159,851,281.01/339,163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,572.50

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