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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,045.97, 300,683.38 and 195,318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,045.97, 300,683.38 and 195,318.52 is: 290,671.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,045.97 : 300,683.38 = 195,318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,045.97/300,683.38 = 195,318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,045.97x = 300,683.38 × 195,318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,045.97x = 58,729,032,770.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,729,032,770.20/202,045.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,671.64

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