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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,228.14, 279,055.89 and 195,433.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,228.14, 279,055.89 and 195,433.86 is: 269,680.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,228.14 : 279,055.89 = 195,433.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,228.14/279,055.89 = 195,433.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,228.14x = 279,055.89 × 195,433.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,228.14x = 54,536,969,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,536,969,738.44/202,228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,680.42

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