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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,435.20, 392,541.60 and 202,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,435.20, 392,541.60 and 202,337.60 is: 303,807.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,435.20 : 392,541.60 = 202,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,435.20/392,541.60 = 202,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,435.20x = 392,541.60 × 202,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,435.20x = 79,425,925,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,425,925,244.16/261,435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,807.31

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