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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,032.30, 306,048.45 and 202,720.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,032.30, 306,048.45 and 202,720.10 is: 304,080.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,032.30 : 306,048.45 = 202,720.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,032.30/306,048.45 = 202,720.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,032.30x = 306,048.45 × 202,720.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,032.30x = 62,042,172,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,042,172,388.85/204,032.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,080.15

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