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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,208.60, 303,312.90 and 162,842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,208.60, 303,312.90 and 162,842.60 is: 244,263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,208.60 : 303,312.90 = 162,842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,208.60/303,312.90 = 162,842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,208.60x = 303,312.90 × 162,842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,208.60x = 49,392,261,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,392,261,249.54/202,208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,263.90

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