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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,538.40, 317,307.60 and 202,207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,538.40, 317,307.60 and 202,207.20 is: 303,310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,538.40 : 317,307.60 = 202,207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,538.40/317,307.60 = 202,207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,538.40x = 317,307.60 × 202,207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,538.40x = 64,161,881,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,161,881,334.72/211,538.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,310.80

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