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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,302.60, 303,217.38 and 152,221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,302.60, 303,217.38 and 152,221.92 is: 228,154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,302.60 : 303,217.38 = 152,221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,302.60/303,217.38 = 152,221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,302.60x = 303,217.38 × 152,221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,302.60x = 46,156,331,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,156,331,760.97/202,302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,154.91

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