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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,944.30, 304,416.45 and 197,760.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,944.30, 304,416.45 and 197,760.30 is: 296,640.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,944.30 : 304,416.45 = 197,760.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,944.30/304,416.45 = 197,760.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,944.30x = 304,416.45 × 197,760.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,944.30x = 60,201,488,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,201,488,476.94/202,944.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,640.45

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