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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,317.40, 303,135.90 and 160,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,317.40, 303,135.90 and 160,035.40 is: 239,784.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,317.40 : 303,135.90 = 160,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,317.40/303,135.90 = 160,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,317.40x = 303,135.90 × 160,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,317.40x = 48,512,475,010.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,512,475,010.86/202,317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,784.00

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