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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,225.40, 303,338.10 and 146,238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,225.40, 303,338.10 and 146,238.20 is: 219,357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,225.40 : 303,338.10 = 146,238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,225.40/303,338.10 = 146,238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,225.40x = 303,338.10 × 146,238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,225.40x = 44,359,617,735.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,359,617,735.42/202,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,357.30

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