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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,310.40, 303,125.40 and 160,028.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,310.40, 303,125.40 and 160,028.40 is: 239,773.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,310.40 : 303,125.40 = 160,028.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,310.40/303,125.40 = 160,028.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,310.40x = 303,125.40 × 160,028.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,310.40x = 48,508,672,761.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,508,672,761.36/202,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,773.50

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