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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,963.80, 304,445.70 and 78,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,963.80, 304,445.70 and 78,304.80 is: 117,457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,963.80 : 304,445.70 = 78,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,963.80/304,445.70 = 78,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,963.80x = 304,445.70 × 78,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,963.80x = 23,839,559,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,839,559,649.36/202,963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,457.20

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