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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,173.80, 303,260.70 and 143,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,173.80, 303,260.70 and 143,124.80 is: 214,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,173.80 : 303,260.70 = 143,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,173.80/303,260.70 = 143,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,173.80x = 303,260.70 × 143,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,173.80x = 43,404,127,035.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,404,127,035.36/202,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,687.20

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