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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,218.10, 303,327.15 and 162,852.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,218.10, 303,327.15 and 162,852.10 is: 244,278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,218.10 : 303,327.15 = 162,852.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,218.10/303,327.15 = 162,852.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,218.10x = 303,327.15 × 162,852.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,218.10x = 49,397,463,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,397,463,364.52/202,218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,278.15

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