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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,235.60, 303,353.40 and 162,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,235.60, 303,353.40 and 162,869.60 is: 244,304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,235.60 : 303,353.40 = 162,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,235.60/303,353.40 = 162,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,235.60x = 303,353.40 × 162,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,235.60x = 49,407,046,916.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,407,046,916.64/202,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,304.40

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