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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,269.70, 303,732.60 and 146,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,269.70, 303,732.60 and 146,501.20 is: 219,989.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,269.70 : 303,732.60 = 146,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,269.70/303,732.60 = 146,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,269.70x = 303,732.60 × 146,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,269.70x = 44,497,190,379.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,497,190,379.12/202,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,989.40

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