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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,145.60, 303,391.20 and 89,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,145.60, 303,391.20 and 89,998.40 is: 135,074.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,145.60 : 303,391.20 = 89,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,145.60/303,391.20 = 89,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,145.60x = 303,391.20 × 89,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,145.60x = 27,304,722,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,304,722,574.08/202,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,074.53

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