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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,215.60, 303,323.40 and 162,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,215.60, 303,323.40 and 162,849.60 is: 244,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,215.60 : 303,323.40 = 162,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,215.60/303,323.40 = 162,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,215.60x = 303,323.40 × 162,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,215.60x = 49,396,094,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,396,094,360.64/202,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,274.40

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