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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,328.40, 303,492.60 and 162,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,328.40, 303,492.60 and 162,962.40 is: 244,443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,328.40 : 303,492.60 = 162,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,328.40/303,492.60 = 162,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,328.40x = 303,492.60 × 162,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,328.40x = 49,457,882,478.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,457,882,478.24/202,328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,443.60

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