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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,365, 303,562.22 and 77,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,365, 303,562.22 and 77,706 is: 116,564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,365 : 303,562.22 = 77,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,365/303,562.22 = 77,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,365x = 303,562.22 × 77,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,365x = 23,588,605,478.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,588,605,478.79/202,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,564.65

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