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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,241.60, 303,362.40 and 162,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,241.60, 303,362.40 and 162,875.60 is: 244,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,241.60 : 303,362.40 = 162,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,241.60/303,362.40 = 162,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,241.60x = 303,362.40 × 162,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,241.60x = 49,410,332,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,410,332,917.44/202,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,313.40

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