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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,288.70, 303,761.10 and 146,520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,288.70, 303,761.10 and 146,520.20 is: 220,017.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,288.70 : 303,761.10 = 146,520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,288.70/303,761.10 = 146,520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,288.70x = 303,761.10 × 146,520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,288.70x = 44,507,137,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,507,137,124.22/202,288.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,017.91

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