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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,137.60, 303,221.76 and 154,821.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,137.60, 303,221.76 and 154,821.12 is: 232,243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,137.60 : 303,221.76 = 154,821.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,137.60/303,221.76 = 154,821.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,137.60x = 303,221.76 × 154,821.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,137.60x = 46,945,132,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,945,132,491.57/202,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,243.44

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