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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,051.80, 303,733.80 and 143,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,051.80, 303,733.80 and 143,294.40 is: 215,406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,051.80 : 303,733.80 = 143,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,051.80/303,733.80 = 143,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,051.80x = 303,733.80 × 143,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,051.80x = 43,523,352,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,523,352,630.72/202,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,406.90

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