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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,126.40, 307,689.60 and 202,361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,126.40, 307,689.60 and 202,361.60 is: 303,542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,126.40 : 307,689.60 = 202,361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,126.40/307,689.60 = 202,361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,126.40x = 307,689.60 × 202,361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,126.40x = 62,264,559,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,264,559,759.36/205,126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,542.40

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