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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,901.08, 304,263.66 and 82,878.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,901.08, 304,263.66 and 82,878.52 is: 124,281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,901.08 : 304,263.66 = 82,878.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,901.08/304,263.66 = 82,878.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,901.08x = 304,263.66 × 82,878.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,901.08x = 25,216,921,830.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,216,921,830.58/202,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,281.85

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