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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,205.88, 396,075.53 and 202,153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,205.88, 396,075.53 and 202,153.40 is: 303,051.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,205.88 : 396,075.53 = 202,153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,205.88/396,075.53 = 202,153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,205.88x = 396,075.53 × 202,153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,205.88x = 80,068,013,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,068,013,065.92/264,205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,051.60

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