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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,491.80, 303,737.70 and 90,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,491.80, 303,737.70 and 90,171.80 is: 135,257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,491.80 : 303,737.70 = 90,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,491.80/303,737.70 = 90,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,491.80x = 303,737.70 × 90,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,491.80x = 27,388,575,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,388,575,136.86/202,491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,257.70

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