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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,214.40, 303,321.60 and 155,558.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,214.40, 303,321.60 and 155,558.40 is: 233,337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,214.40 : 303,321.60 = 155,558.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,214.40/303,321.60 = 155,558.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,214.40x = 303,321.60 × 155,558.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,214.40x = 47,184,222,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,184,222,781.44/202,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,337.60

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