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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,271.46, 303,440 and 75,921.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,271.46, 303,440 and 75,921.59 is: 113,894.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,271.46 : 303,440 = 75,921.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,271.46/303,440 = 75,921.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,271.46x = 303,440 × 75,921.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,271.46x = 23,037,647,269.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,037,647,269.60/202,271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,894.70

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