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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,225.60, 303,338.40 and 162,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,225.60, 303,338.40 and 162,859.60 is: 244,289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,225.60 : 303,338.40 = 162,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,225.60/303,338.40 = 162,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,225.60x = 303,338.40 × 162,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,225.60x = 49,401,570,488.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,401,570,488.64/202,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,289.40

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