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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,156.40, 303,234.60 and 162,790.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,156.40, 303,234.60 and 162,790.40 is: 244,185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,156.40 : 303,234.60 = 162,790.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,156.40/303,234.60 = 162,790.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,156.40x = 303,234.60 × 162,790.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,156.40x = 49,363,681,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,363,681,827.84/202,156.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,185.60

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