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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,827.60, 304,327.80 and 97,592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,827.60, 304,327.80 and 97,592.40 is: 146,430.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,827.60 : 304,327.80 = 97,592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,827.60/304,327.80 = 97,592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,827.60x = 304,327.80 × 97,592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,827.60x = 29,700,080,388.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,700,080,388.72/202,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,430.17

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