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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,901.60, 304,352.40 and 201,735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,901.60, 304,352.40 and 201,735.20 is: 302,602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,901.60 : 304,352.40 = 201,735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,901.60/304,352.40 = 201,735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,901.60x = 304,352.40 × 201,735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,901.60x = 61,398,592,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,398,592,284.48/202,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,602.80

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