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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,882.98, 304,265.01 and 76,431.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,882.98, 304,265.01 and 76,431.99 is: 114,625.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,882.98 : 304,265.01 = 76,431.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,882.98/304,265.01 = 76,431.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,882.98x = 304,265.01 × 76,431.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,882.98x = 23,255,580,201.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,255,580,201.67/202,882.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,625.58

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