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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,043.40, 307,565.10 and 202,278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,043.40, 307,565.10 and 202,278.60 is: 303,417.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,043.40 : 307,565.10 = 202,278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,043.40/307,565.10 = 202,278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,043.40x = 307,565.10 × 202,278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,043.40x = 62,213,837,836.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,213,837,836.86/205,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,417.90

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