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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,853.36, 304,429.39 and 96,237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,853.36, 304,429.39 and 96,237.52 is: 144,427.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,853.36 : 304,429.39 = 96,237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,853.36/304,429.39 = 96,237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,853.36x = 304,429.39 × 96,237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,853.36x = 29,297,528,507.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,297,528,507.05/202,853.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,427.13

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