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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,858.32, 304,198.70 and 96,272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,858.32, 304,198.70 and 96,272.82 is: 144,367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,858.32 : 304,198.70 = 96,272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,858.32/304,198.70 = 96,272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,858.32x = 304,198.70 × 96,272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,858.32x = 29,286,066,689.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,286,066,689.33/202,858.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,367.10

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