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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,156.10, 302,869.65 and 96,742.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,156.10, 302,869.65 and 96,742.70 is: 144,939.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,156.10 : 302,869.65 = 96,742.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,156.10/302,869.65 = 96,742.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,156.10x = 302,869.65 × 96,742.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,156.10x = 29,300,427,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,300,427,689.06/202,156.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,939.62

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