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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,950.30, 304,425.45 and 197,118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,950.30, 304,425.45 and 197,118.30 is: 295,677.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,950.30 : 304,425.45 = 197,118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,950.30/304,425.45 = 197,118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,950.30x = 304,425.45 × 197,118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,950.30x = 60,007,827,180.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,007,827,180.74/202,950.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,677.45

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