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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,072.51, 303,108.71 and 68,952.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,072.51, 303,108.71 and 68,952.76 is: 103,429.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,072.51 : 303,108.71 = 68,952.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,072.51/303,108.71 = 68,952.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,072.51x = 303,108.71 × 68,952.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,072.51x = 20,900,180,619.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,900,180,619.00/202,072.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,429.12

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