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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,001.40, 307,502.10 and 202,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,001.40, 307,502.10 and 202,236.60 is: 303,354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,001.40 : 307,502.10 = 202,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,001.40/307,502.10 = 202,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,001.40x = 307,502.10 × 202,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,001.40x = 62,188,179,196.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,188,179,196.86/205,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,354.90

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