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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,149.40, 303,251.10 and 68,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,149.40, 303,251.10 and 68,996.20 is: 103,503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,149.40 : 303,251.10 = 68,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,149.40/303,251.10 = 68,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,149.40x = 303,251.10 × 68,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,149.40x = 20,923,173,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,923,173,545.82/202,149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,503.52

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