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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,983.60, 308,975.40 and 202,484.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,983.60, 308,975.40 and 202,484.40 is: 303,726.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,983.60 : 308,975.40 = 202,484.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,983.60/308,975.40 = 202,484.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,983.60x = 308,975.40 × 202,484.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,983.60x = 62,562,698,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,562,698,483.76/205,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,726.60

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