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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,991.30, 304,486.95 and 97,820.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,991.30, 304,486.95 and 97,820.90 is: 146,731.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,991.30 : 304,486.95 = 97,820.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,991.30/304,486.95 = 97,820.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,991.30x = 304,486.95 × 97,820.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,991.30x = 29,785,187,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,785,187,487.26/202,991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,731.35

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