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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,114.80, 303,828.30 and 143,357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,114.80, 303,828.30 and 143,357.40 is: 215,501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,114.80 : 303,828.30 = 143,357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,114.80/303,828.30 = 143,357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,114.80x = 303,828.30 × 143,357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,114.80x = 43,556,035,134.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,556,035,134.42/202,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,501.46

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