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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,979.90, 304,469.85 and 194,815.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,979.90, 304,469.85 and 194,815.10 is: 292,222.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,979.90 : 304,469.85 = 194,815.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,979.90/304,469.85 = 194,815.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,979.90x = 304,469.85 × 194,815.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,979.90x = 59,315,324,274.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,315,324,274.74/202,979.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,222.65

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