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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,972.80, 304,459.20 and 136,617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,972.80, 304,459.20 and 136,617.60 is: 204,926.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,972.80 : 304,459.20 = 136,617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,972.80/304,459.20 = 136,617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,972.80x = 304,459.20 × 136,617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,972.80x = 41,594,485,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,594,485,201.92/202,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,926.40

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