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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,255.36, 303,137.04 and 143,108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,255.36, 303,137.04 and 143,108.16 is: 214,488.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,255.36 : 303,137.04 = 143,108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,255.36/303,137.04 = 143,108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,255.36x = 303,137.04 × 143,108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,255.36x = 43,381,384,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,381,384,022.25/202,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,488.18

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