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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,165.60, 303,248.40 and 162,799.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,165.60, 303,248.40 and 162,799.60 is: 244,199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,165.60 : 303,248.40 = 162,799.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,165.60/303,248.40 = 162,799.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,165.60x = 303,248.40 × 162,799.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,165.60x = 49,368,718,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,368,718,220.64/202,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,199.40

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