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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,783.60, 307,175.40 and 202,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,783.60, 307,175.40 and 202,159.20 is: 303,238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,783.60 : 307,175.40 = 202,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,783.60/307,175.40 = 202,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,783.60x = 307,175.40 × 202,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,783.60x = 62,098,333,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,098,333,123.68/204,783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,238.80

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