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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,939.80, 304,409.70 and 201,773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,939.80, 304,409.70 and 201,773.40 is: 302,660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,939.80 : 304,409.70 = 201,773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,939.80/304,409.70 = 201,773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,939.80x = 304,409.70 × 201,773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,939.80x = 61,421,780,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,421,780,161.98/202,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,660.10

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