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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,371.40, 308,057.10 and 202,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,371.40, 308,057.10 and 202,606.60 is: 303,909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,371.40 : 308,057.10 = 202,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,371.40/308,057.10 = 202,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,371.40x = 308,057.10 × 202,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,371.40x = 62,414,401,636.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,414,401,636.86/205,371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,909.90

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