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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,164.40, 302,728.20 and 149,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,164.40, 302,728.20 and 149,287.60 is: 223,548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,164.40 : 302,728.20 = 149,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,164.40/302,728.20 = 149,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,164.40x = 302,728.20 × 149,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,164.40x = 45,193,566,430.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,193,566,430.32/202,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,548.59

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