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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,241.40, 303,362.10 and 146,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,241.40, 303,362.10 and 146,254.20 is: 219,381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,241.40 : 303,362.10 = 146,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,241.40/303,362.10 = 146,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,241.40x = 303,362.10 × 146,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,241.40x = 44,367,981,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,367,981,245.82/202,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,381.30

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