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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,332.40, 303,498.60 and 149,188.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,332.40, 303,498.60 and 149,188.30 is: 223,782.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,332.40 : 303,498.60 = 149,188.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,332.40/303,498.60 = 149,188.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,332.40x = 303,498.60 × 149,188.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,332.40x = 45,278,440,186.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,278,440,186.38/202,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,782.45

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