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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,002.80, 300,004.20 and 196,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,002.80, 300,004.20 and 196,892.40 is: 295,338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,002.80 : 300,004.20 = 196,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,002.80/300,004.20 = 196,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,002.80x = 300,004.20 × 196,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,002.80x = 59,068,546,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,068,546,948.08/200,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,338.60

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