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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,155.40, 302,714.70 and 149,278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,155.40, 302,714.70 and 149,278.60 is: 223,535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,155.40 : 302,714.70 = 149,278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,155.40/302,714.70 = 149,278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,155.40x = 302,714.70 × 149,278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,155.40x = 45,188,826,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,188,826,615.42/202,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,535.10

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