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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,816.80, 304,225.20 and 201,650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,816.80, 304,225.20 and 201,650.40 is: 302,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,816.80 : 304,225.20 = 201,650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,816.80/304,225.20 = 201,650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,816.80x = 304,225.20 × 201,650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,816.80x = 61,347,133,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,347,133,270.08/202,816.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,475.60

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