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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,904.60, 304,356.90 and 201,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,904.60, 304,356.90 and 201,738.20 is: 302,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,904.60 : 304,356.90 = 201,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,904.60/304,356.90 = 201,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,904.60x = 304,356.90 × 201,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,904.60x = 61,400,413,163.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,400,413,163.58/202,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,607.30

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