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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,333.40, 303,500.10 and 149,189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,333.40, 303,500.10 and 149,189.30 is: 223,783.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,333.40 : 303,500.10 = 149,189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,333.40/303,500.10 = 149,189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,333.40x = 303,500.10 × 149,189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,333.40x = 45,278,967,468.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,278,967,468.93/202,333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,783.95

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