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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,281.30, 303,421.95 and 143,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,281.30, 303,421.95 and 143,183.70 is: 214,775.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,281.30 : 303,421.95 = 143,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,281.30/303,421.95 = 143,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,281.30x = 303,421.95 × 143,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,281.30x = 43,445,077,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,445,077,462.22/202,281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,775.55

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