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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,245.80, 303,806.10 and 143,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,245.80, 303,806.10 and 143,196.80 is: 215,104.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,245.80 : 303,806.10 = 143,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,245.80/303,806.10 = 143,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,245.80x = 303,806.10 × 143,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,245.80x = 43,504,061,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,504,061,340.48/202,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,104.89

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