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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,977.60, 308,966.40 and 202,478.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,977.60, 308,966.40 and 202,478.40 is: 303,717.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,977.60 : 308,966.40 = 202,478.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,977.60/308,966.40 = 202,478.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,977.60x = 308,966.40 × 202,478.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,977.60x = 62,559,022,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,559,022,325.76/205,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,717.60

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