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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,215.90, 303,323.85 and 146,228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,215.90, 303,323.85 and 146,228.70 is: 219,343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,215.90 : 303,323.85 = 146,228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,215.90/303,323.85 = 146,228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,215.90x = 303,323.85 × 146,228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,215.90x = 44,354,652,264.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,354,652,264.50/202,215.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,343.05

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