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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,842.40, 302,180.40 and 196,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,842.40, 302,180.40 and 196,010.40 is: 293,449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,842.40 : 302,180.40 = 196,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,842.40/302,180.40 = 196,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,842.40x = 302,180.40 × 196,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,842.40x = 59,230,501,076.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,230,501,076.16/201,842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,449.25

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