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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,996.80, 302,995.20 and 68,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,996.80, 302,995.20 and 68,832.80 is: 103,249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,996.80 : 302,995.20 = 68,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,996.80/302,995.20 = 68,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,996.80x = 302,995.20 × 68,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,996.80x = 20,856,008,002.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,856,008,002.56/201,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,249.20

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