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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,362.93, 303,943.30 and 202,271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,362.93, 303,943.30 and 202,271.08 is: 278,989.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,362.93 : 303,943.30 = 202,271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,362.93/303,943.30 = 202,271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,362.93x = 303,943.30 × 202,271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,362.93x = 61,478,940,846.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,478,940,846.74/220,362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,989.49

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