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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,374.40, 308,061.60 and 202,609.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,374.40, 308,061.60 and 202,609.60 is: 303,914.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,374.40 : 308,061.60 = 202,609.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,374.40/308,061.60 = 202,609.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,374.40x = 308,061.60 × 202,609.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,374.40x = 62,416,237,551.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,416,237,551.36/205,374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,914.40

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