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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,177.90, 303,266.85 and 162,811.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,177.90, 303,266.85 and 162,811.90 is: 244,217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,177.90 : 303,266.85 = 162,811.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,177.90/303,266.85 = 162,811.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,177.90x = 303,266.85 × 162,811.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,177.90x = 49,375,452,055.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,375,452,055.52/202,177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,217.85

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