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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,997.80, 302,996.70 and 68,833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,997.80, 302,996.70 and 68,833.80 is: 103,250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,997.80 : 302,996.70 = 68,833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,997.80/302,996.70 = 68,833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,997.80x = 302,996.70 × 68,833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,997.80x = 20,856,414,248.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,856,414,248.46/201,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,250.70

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