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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,196.40, 303,294.60 and 162,830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,196.40, 303,294.60 and 162,830.40 is: 244,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,196.40 : 303,294.60 = 162,830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,196.40/303,294.60 = 162,830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,196.40x = 303,294.60 × 162,830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,196.40x = 49,385,581,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,385,581,035.84/202,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,245.60

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