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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,281.40, 303,081.90 and 159,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,281.40, 303,081.90 and 159,999.40 is: 239,730.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,281.40 : 303,081.90 = 159,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,281.40/303,081.90 = 159,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,281.40x = 303,081.90 × 159,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,281.40x = 48,492,922,150.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,492,922,150.86/202,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,730.01

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