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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,298.52, 303,634.20 and 102,529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,298.52, 303,634.20 and 102,529.50 is: 153,888.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,298.52 : 303,634.20 = 102,529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,298.52/303,634.20 = 102,529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,298.52x = 303,634.20 × 102,529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,298.52x = 31,131,462,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,131,462,708.90/202,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,888.73

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