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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,212.10, 303,318.15 and 162,846.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,212.10, 303,318.15 and 162,846.10 is: 244,269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,212.10 : 303,318.15 = 162,846.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,212.10/303,318.15 = 162,846.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,212.10x = 303,318.15 × 162,846.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,212.10x = 49,394,177,786.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,394,177,786.72/202,212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,269.15

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