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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,206.60, 303,309.90 and 162,840.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,206.60, 303,309.90 and 162,840.60 is: 244,260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,206.60 : 303,309.90 = 162,840.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,206.60/303,309.90 = 162,840.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,206.60x = 303,309.90 × 162,840.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,206.60x = 49,391,166,101.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,391,166,101.94/202,206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,260.90

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