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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,299.52, 303,635.72 and 102,530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,299.52, 303,635.72 and 102,530.52 is: 153,890.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,299.52 : 303,635.72 = 102,530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,299.52/303,635.72 = 102,530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,299.52x = 303,635.72 × 102,530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,299.52x = 31,131,928,262.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,131,928,262.17/202,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,890.27

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