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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,298.34, 303,462 and 77,639.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,298.34, 303,462 and 77,639.34 is: 116,464.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,298.34 : 303,462 = 77,639.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,298.34/303,462 = 77,639.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,298.34x = 303,462 × 77,639.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,298.34x = 23,560,589,395.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,560,589,395.08/202,298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,464.57

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