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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,863.30, 304,322.63 and 84,506.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,863.30, 304,322.63 and 84,506.96 is: 126,771.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,863.30 : 304,322.63 = 84,506.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,863.30/304,322.63 = 84,506.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,863.30x = 304,322.63 × 84,506.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,863.30x = 25,717,380,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,717,380,320.50/202,863.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,771.97

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