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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,280.40, 303,080.40 and 159,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,280.40, 303,080.40 and 159,998.40 is: 239,728.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,280.40 : 303,080.40 = 159,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,280.40/303,080.40 = 159,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,280.40x = 303,080.40 × 159,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,280.40x = 48,492,379,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,492,379,071.36/202,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,728.51

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