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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,982.40, 311,390.40 and 202,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,982.40, 311,390.40 and 202,150.40 is: 302,658.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,982.40 : 311,390.40 = 202,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,982.40/311,390.40 = 202,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,982.40x = 311,390.40 × 202,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,982.40x = 62,947,693,916.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,947,693,916.16/207,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,658.75

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