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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,427, 303,825.66 and 102,656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,427, 303,825.66 and 102,656.04 is: 154,077.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,427 : 303,825.66 = 102,656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,427/303,825.66 = 102,656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,427x = 303,825.66 × 102,656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,427x = 31,189,539,105.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,189,539,105.99/202,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,077.96

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