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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,287.60, 303,431.40 and 201,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,287.60, 303,431.40 and 201,121.20 is: 301,681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,287.60 : 303,431.40 = 201,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,287.60/303,431.40 = 201,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,287.60x = 303,431.40 × 201,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,287.60x = 61,026,487,285.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,026,487,285.68/202,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,681.80

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