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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,538.30, 303,814.74 and 76,166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,538.30, 303,814.74 and 76,166.96 is: 114,253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,538.30 : 303,814.74 = 76,166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,538.30/303,814.74 = 76,166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,538.30x = 303,814.74 × 76,166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,538.30x = 23,140,645,148.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,140,645,148.99/202,538.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,253.18

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