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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,998.40, 307,497.60 and 202,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,998.40, 307,497.60 and 202,233.60 is: 303,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,998.40 : 307,497.60 = 202,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,998.40/307,497.60 = 202,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,998.40x = 307,497.60 × 202,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,998.40x = 62,186,346,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,186,346,639.36/204,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,350.40

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