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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,908.60, 304,362.90 and 201,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,908.60, 304,362.90 and 201,742.20 is: 302,613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,908.60 : 304,362.90 = 201,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,908.60/304,362.90 = 201,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,908.60x = 304,362.90 × 201,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,908.60x = 61,402,841,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,402,841,044.38/202,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,613.30

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