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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,168.80, 303,253.20 and 143,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,168.80, 303,253.20 and 143,071.20 is: 214,606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,168.80 : 303,253.20 = 143,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,168.80/303,253.20 = 143,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,168.80x = 303,253.20 × 143,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,168.80x = 43,386,799,227.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,386,799,227.84/202,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,606.80

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