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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,882.89, 304,351.98 and 84,526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,882.89, 304,351.98 and 84,526.50 is: 126,801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,882.89 : 304,351.98 = 84,526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,882.89/304,351.98 = 84,526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,882.89x = 304,351.98 × 84,526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,882.89x = 25,725,807,637.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,725,807,637.47/202,882.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,801.27

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