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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,373.40, 303,560.10 and 196,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,373.40, 303,560.10 and 196,541.40 is: 294,812.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,373.40 : 303,560.10 = 196,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,373.40/303,560.10 = 196,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,373.40x = 303,560.10 × 196,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,373.40x = 59,662,127,038.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,662,127,038.14/202,373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,812.10

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