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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,318.70, 303,806.10 and 146,550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,318.70, 303,806.10 and 146,550.20 is: 220,062.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,318.70 : 303,806.10 = 146,550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,318.70/303,806.10 = 146,550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,318.70x = 303,806.10 × 146,550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,318.70x = 44,522,844,716.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,522,844,716.22/202,318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,062.92

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