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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,887.70, 304,517.55 and 103,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,887.70, 304,517.55 and 103,117.30 is: 154,770.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,887.70 : 304,517.55 = 103,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,887.70/304,517.55 = 103,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,887.70x = 304,517.55 × 103,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,887.70x = 31,401,027,558.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,401,027,558.62/202,887.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,770.48

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