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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,848.60, 304,272.90 and 119,904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,848.60, 304,272.90 and 119,904.60 is: 179,856.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,848.60 : 304,272.90 = 119,904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,848.60/304,272.90 = 119,904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,848.60x = 304,272.90 × 119,904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,848.60x = 36,483,720,365.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,483,720,365.34/202,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,856.90

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