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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,962.45, 304,437.40 and 96,423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,962.45, 304,437.40 and 96,423.10 is: 144,631.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,962.45 : 304,437.40 = 96,423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,962.45/304,437.40 = 96,423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,962.45x = 304,437.40 × 96,423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,962.45x = 29,354,797,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,354,797,863.94/202,962.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,631.67

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