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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,217.60, 303,326.40 and 162,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,217.60, 303,326.40 and 162,851.60 is: 244,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,217.60 : 303,326.40 = 162,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,217.60/303,326.40 = 162,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,217.60x = 303,326.40 × 162,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,217.60x = 49,397,189,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,397,189,562.24/202,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,277.40

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