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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,381.09, 977,164.38 and 202,140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,381.09, 977,164.38 and 202,140.78 is: 303,239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,381.09 : 977,164.38 = 202,140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,381.09/977,164.38 = 202,140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,381.09x = 977,164.38 × 202,140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,381.09x = 197,524,769,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,524,769,961.42/651,381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,239.95

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