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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,285.70, 303,756.60 and 146,517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,285.70, 303,756.60 and 146,517.20 is: 220,013.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,285.70 : 303,756.60 = 146,517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,285.70/303,756.60 = 146,517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,285.70x = 303,756.60 × 146,517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,285.70x = 44,505,566,513.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,505,566,513.52/202,285.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,013.41

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