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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,906.60, 304,359.90 and 201,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,906.60, 304,359.90 and 201,740.20 is: 302,610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,906.60 : 304,359.90 = 201,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,906.60/304,359.90 = 201,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,906.60x = 304,359.90 × 201,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,906.60x = 61,401,627,097.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,401,627,097.98/202,906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,610.30

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