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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,972.30, 304,458.45 and 78,313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,972.30, 304,458.45 and 78,313.30 is: 117,469.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,972.30 : 304,458.45 = 78,313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,972.30/304,458.45 = 78,313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,972.30x = 304,458.45 × 78,313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,972.30x = 23,843,145,932.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,843,145,932.39/202,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,469.95

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