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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,002.80, 438,004.20 and 201,801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,002.80, 438,004.20 and 201,801.20 is: 302,701.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,002.80 : 438,004.20 = 201,801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,002.80/438,004.20 = 201,801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,002.80x = 438,004.20 × 201,801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,002.80x = 88,389,773,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,389,773,165.04/292,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,701.80

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