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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,961.62, 304,436.13 and 96,422.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,961.62, 304,436.13 and 96,422.23 is: 144,630.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,961.62 : 304,436.13 = 96,422.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,961.62/304,436.13 = 96,422.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,961.62x = 304,436.13 × 96,422.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,961.62x = 29,354,410,547.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,354,410,547.17/202,961.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,630.35

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