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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,877.10, 304,315.65 and 197,693.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,877.10, 304,315.65 and 197,693.10 is: 296,539.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,877.10 : 304,315.65 = 197,693.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,877.10/304,315.65 = 197,693.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,877.10x = 304,315.65 × 197,693.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,877.10x = 60,161,104,227.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,161,104,227.02/202,877.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,539.65

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