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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,231.90, 303,347.85 and 146,244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,231.90, 303,347.85 and 146,244.70 is: 219,367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,231.90 : 303,347.85 = 146,244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,231.90/303,347.85 = 146,244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,231.90x = 303,347.85 × 146,244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,231.90x = 44,363,015,318.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,363,015,318.90/202,231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,367.05

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