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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,228.40, 303,342.60 and 162,862.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,228.40, 303,342.60 and 162,862.40 is: 244,293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,228.40 : 303,342.60 = 162,862.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,228.40/303,342.60 = 162,862.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,228.40x = 303,342.60 × 162,862.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,228.40x = 49,403,103,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,403,103,858.24/202,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,293.60

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