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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,309.12, 306,065.86 and 202,073.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,309.12, 306,065.86 and 202,073.72 is: 301,242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,309.12 : 306,065.86 = 202,073.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,309.12/306,065.86 = 202,073.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,309.12x = 306,065.86 × 202,073.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,309.12x = 61,847,866,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,847,866,895.20/205,309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,242.67

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