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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,149.10, 302,859.15 and 96,735.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,149.10, 302,859.15 and 96,735.70 is: 144,929.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,149.10 : 302,859.15 = 96,735.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,149.10/302,859.15 = 96,735.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,149.10x = 302,859.15 × 96,735.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,149.10x = 29,297,291,876.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,297,291,876.66/202,149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,929.12

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