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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,967.60, 302,951.40 and 162,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,967.60, 302,951.40 and 162,601.60 is: 243,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,967.60 : 302,951.40 = 162,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,967.60/302,951.40 = 162,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,967.60x = 302,951.40 × 162,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,967.60x = 49,260,382,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,260,382,362.24/201,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,902.40

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