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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,927.44, 304,499.13 and 114,187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,927.44, 304,499.13 and 114,187.17 is: 171,341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,927.44 : 304,499.13 = 114,187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,927.44/304,499.13 = 114,187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,927.44x = 304,499.13 × 114,187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,927.44x = 34,769,893,922.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,769,893,922.16/202,927.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,341.51

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