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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,282.40, 303,423.60 and 162,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,282.40, 303,423.60 and 162,916.40 is: 244,374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,282.40 : 303,423.60 = 162,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,282.40/303,423.60 = 162,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,282.40x = 303,423.60 × 162,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,282.40x = 49,432,680,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,432,680,587.04/202,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,374.60

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