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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,929.71, 304,062.10 and 108,059.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,929.71, 304,062.10 and 108,059.16 is: 161,911.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,929.71 : 304,062.10 = 108,059.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,929.71/304,062.10 = 108,059.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,929.71x = 304,062.10 × 108,059.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,929.71x = 32,856,694,843.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,856,694,843.69/202,929.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,911.71

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