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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,499.40, 303,749.10 and 194,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,499.40, 303,749.10 and 194,723.40 is: 292,085.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,499.40 : 303,749.10 = 194,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,499.40/303,749.10 = 194,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,499.40x = 303,749.10 × 194,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,499.40x = 59,147,057,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,147,057,498.94/202,499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,085.10

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