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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,946.80, 304,420.20 and 197,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,946.80, 304,420.20 and 197,114.80 is: 295,672.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,946.80 : 304,420.20 = 197,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,946.80/304,420.20 = 197,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,946.80x = 304,420.20 × 197,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,946.80x = 60,005,726,838.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,005,726,838.96/202,946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,672.20

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