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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,231.90, 303,347.85 and 194,455.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,231.90, 303,347.85 and 194,455.90 is: 291,683.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,231.90 : 303,347.85 = 194,455.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,231.90/303,347.85 = 194,455.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,231.90x = 303,347.85 × 194,455.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,231.90x = 58,987,779,184.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,987,779,184.82/202,231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,683.85

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