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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,005.40, 303,008.10 and 154,766.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,005.40, 303,008.10 and 154,766.20 is: 232,149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,005.40 : 303,008.10 = 154,766.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,005.40/303,008.10 = 154,766.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,005.40x = 303,008.10 × 154,766.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,005.40x = 46,895,412,206.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,895,412,206.22/202,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,149.30

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