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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,021.18, 304,330.89 and 96,217.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,021.18, 304,330.89 and 96,217.42 is: 144,230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,021.18 : 304,330.89 = 96,217.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,021.18/304,330.89 = 96,217.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,021.18x = 304,330.89 × 96,217.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,021.18x = 29,281,933,062.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,281,933,062.10/203,021.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,230.93

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