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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,956.30, 304,434.45 and 197,124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,956.30, 304,434.45 and 197,124.30 is: 295,686.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,956.30 : 304,434.45 = 197,124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,956.30/304,434.45 = 197,124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,956.30x = 304,434.45 × 197,124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,956.30x = 60,011,427,852.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,011,427,852.14/202,956.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,686.45

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