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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,992.40, 304,488.60 and 194,827.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,992.40, 304,488.60 and 194,827.60 is: 292,241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,992.40 : 304,488.60 = 194,827.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,992.40/304,488.60 = 194,827.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,992.40x = 304,488.60 × 194,827.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,992.40x = 59,322,783,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,322,783,165.36/202,992.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,241.40

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