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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,798.11, 304,240.04 and 76,435.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,798.11, 304,240.04 and 76,435.68 is: 114,669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,798.11 : 304,240.04 = 76,435.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,798.11/304,240.04 = 76,435.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,798.11x = 304,240.04 × 76,435.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,798.11x = 23,254,793,958.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,254,793,958.45/202,798.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,669.68

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