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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,156.40, 302,716.20 and 149,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,156.40, 302,716.20 and 149,279.60 is: 223,536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,156.40 : 302,716.20 = 149,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,156.40/302,716.20 = 149,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,156.40x = 302,716.20 × 149,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,156.40x = 45,189,353,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,189,353,249.52/202,156.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,536.59

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