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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,649.74, 303,979.80 and 96,008.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,649.74, 303,979.80 and 96,008.72 is: 144,015.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,649.74 : 303,979.80 = 96,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,649.74/303,979.80 = 96,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,649.74x = 303,979.80 × 96,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,649.74x = 29,184,711,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,184,711,503.86/202,649.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,015.54

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