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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,638.20, 318,957.30 and 202,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,638.20, 318,957.30 and 202,270.20 is: 303,405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,638.20 : 318,957.30 = 202,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,638.20/318,957.30 = 202,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,638.20x = 318,957.30 × 202,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,638.20x = 64,515,556,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,515,556,862.46/212,638.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,405.30

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