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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,812.70, 304,405.05 and 103,042.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,812.70, 304,405.05 and 103,042.30 is: 154,657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,812.70 : 304,405.05 = 103,042.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,812.70/304,405.05 = 103,042.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,812.70x = 304,405.05 × 103,042.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,812.70x = 31,366,596,483.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,366,596,483.62/202,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,657.95

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