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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,974.80, 304,462.20 and 97,804.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,974.80, 304,462.20 and 97,804.40 is: 146,706.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,974.80 : 304,462.20 = 97,804.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,974.80/304,462.20 = 97,804.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,974.80x = 304,462.20 × 97,804.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,974.80x = 29,777,742,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,777,742,793.68/202,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,706.60

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