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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,299.20, 302,865.60 and 202,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,299.20, 302,865.60 and 202,299.20 is: 302,865.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,299.20 : 302,865.60 = 202,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,299.20/302,865.60 = 202,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,299.20x = 302,865.60 × 202,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,299.20x = 61,269,468,587.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,269,468,587.52/202,299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,865.60

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