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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,876.60, 304,314.90 and 197,692.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,876.60, 304,314.90 and 197,692.60 is: 296,538.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,876.60 : 304,314.90 = 197,692.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,876.60/304,314.90 = 197,692.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,876.60x = 304,314.90 × 197,692.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,876.60x = 60,160,803,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,160,803,799.74/202,876.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,538.90

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