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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,243.80, 303,365.70 and 135,715.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,243.80, 303,365.70 and 135,715.80 is: 203,573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,243.80 : 303,365.70 = 135,715.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,243.80/303,365.70 = 135,715.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,243.80x = 303,365.70 × 135,715.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,243.80x = 41,171,518,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,171,518,668.06/202,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,573.70

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