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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,382.09, 977,165.88 and 202,141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,382.09, 977,165.88 and 202,141.78 is: 303,241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,382.09 : 977,165.88 = 202,141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,382.09/977,165.88 = 202,141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,382.09x = 977,165.88 × 202,141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,382.09x = 197,526,050,338.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,526,050,338.47/651,382.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,241.45

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