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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,117.30, 303,832.05 and 143,359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,117.30, 303,832.05 and 143,359.90 is: 215,505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,117.30 : 303,832.05 = 143,359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,117.30/303,832.05 = 143,359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,117.30x = 303,832.05 × 143,359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,117.30x = 43,557,332,304.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,557,332,304.80/202,117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,505.22

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