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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,025.70, 306,038.55 and 202,057.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,025.70, 306,038.55 and 202,057.40 is: 303,086.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,025.70 : 306,038.55 = 202,057.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,025.70/306,038.55 = 202,057.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,025.70x = 306,038.55 × 202,057.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,025.70x = 61,837,353,712.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,837,353,712.77/204,025.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,086.10

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