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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,151.40, 307,727.10 and 202,386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,151.40, 307,727.10 and 202,386.60 is: 303,579.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,151.40 : 307,727.10 = 202,386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,151.40/307,727.10 = 202,386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,151.40x = 307,727.10 × 202,386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,151.40x = 62,279,841,496.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,279,841,496.86/205,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,579.90

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