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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,986.60, 308,979.90 and 202,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,986.60, 308,979.90 and 202,487.40 is: 303,731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,986.60 : 308,979.90 = 202,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,986.60/308,979.90 = 202,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,986.60x = 308,979.90 × 202,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,986.60x = 62,564,536,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,564,536,603.26/205,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,731.10

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