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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,038.30, 306,057.45 and 202,726.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,038.30, 306,057.45 and 202,726.10 is: 304,089.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,038.30 : 306,057.45 = 202,726.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,038.30/306,057.45 = 202,726.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,038.30x = 306,057.45 × 202,726.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,038.30x = 62,045,833,214.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,045,833,214.45/204,038.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,089.15

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