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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,289.60, 303,607.20 and 90,142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,289.60, 303,607.20 and 90,142.40 is: 135,290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,289.60 : 303,607.20 = 90,142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,289.60/303,607.20 = 90,142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,289.60x = 303,607.20 × 90,142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,289.60x = 27,367,881,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,367,881,665.28/202,289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,290.60

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