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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,048.80, 303,256.80 and 102,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,048.80, 303,256.80 and 102,278.40 is: 153,510.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,048.80 : 303,256.80 = 102,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,048.80/303,256.80 = 102,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,048.80x = 303,256.80 × 102,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,048.80x = 31,016,620,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,016,620,293.12/202,048.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,510.54

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