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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,421.40, 308,132.10 and 202,656.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,421.40, 308,132.10 and 202,656.60 is: 303,984.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,421.40 : 308,132.10 = 202,656.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,421.40/308,132.10 = 202,656.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,421.40x = 308,132.10 × 202,656.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,421.40x = 62,445,003,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,445,003,736.86/205,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,984.90

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