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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,209.10, 303,313.65 and 162,843.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,209.10, 303,313.65 and 162,843.10 is: 244,264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,209.10 : 303,313.65 = 162,843.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,209.10/303,313.65 = 162,843.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,209.10x = 303,313.65 × 162,843.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,209.10x = 49,392,535,038.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,392,535,038.32/202,209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,264.65

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