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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,720.39, 304,232.05 and 76,485.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,720.39, 304,232.05 and 76,485.13 is: 114,784.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,720.39 : 304,232.05 = 76,485.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,720.39/304,232.05 = 76,485.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,720.39x = 304,232.05 × 76,485.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,720.39x = 23,269,227,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,269,227,229.44/202,720.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,784.84

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