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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,368.80, 282,934.08 and 202,636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,368.80, 282,934.08 and 202,636.32 is: 277,816.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,368.80 : 282,934.08 = 202,636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,368.80/282,934.08 = 202,636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,368.80x = 282,934.08 × 202,636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,368.80x = 57,332,720,773.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,332,720,773.79/206,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,816.81

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