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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,206.60, 304,809.90 and 201,824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,206.60, 304,809.90 and 201,824.20 is: 302,736.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,206.60 : 304,809.90 = 201,824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,206.60/304,809.90 = 201,824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,206.60x = 304,809.90 × 201,824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,206.60x = 61,518,014,219.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,518,014,219.58/203,206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,736.30

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