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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,235.40, 303,353.10 and 164,181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,235.40, 303,353.10 and 164,181.60 is: 246,272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,235.40 : 303,353.10 = 164,181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,235.40/303,353.10 = 164,181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,235.40x = 303,353.10 × 164,181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,235.40x = 49,804,997,322.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,804,997,322.96/202,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,272.40

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