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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,536.40, 317,304.60 and 202,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,536.40, 317,304.60 and 202,205.20 is: 303,307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,536.40 : 317,304.60 = 202,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,536.40/317,304.60 = 202,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,536.40x = 317,304.60 × 202,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,536.40x = 64,160,640,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,160,640,103.92/211,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,307.80

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