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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,283.40, 303,425.10 and 162,917.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,283.40, 303,425.10 and 162,917.40 is: 244,376.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,283.40 : 303,425.10 = 162,917.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,283.40/303,425.10 = 162,917.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,283.40x = 303,425.10 × 162,917.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,283.40x = 49,433,228,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,433,228,386.74/202,283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,376.10

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