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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,862.30, 304,293.45 and 84,494.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,862.30, 304,293.45 and 84,494.30 is: 126,741.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,862.30 : 304,293.45 = 84,494.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,862.30/304,293.45 = 84,494.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,862.30x = 304,293.45 × 84,494.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,862.30x = 25,711,062,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,711,062,052.34/202,862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,741.45

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