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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,333.86, 303,264.45 and 152,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,333.86, 303,264.45 and 152,253 is: 228,201.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,333.86 : 303,264.45 = 152,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,333.86/303,264.45 = 152,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,333.86x = 303,264.45 × 152,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,333.86x = 46,172,922,305.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,172,922,305.85/202,333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,201.66

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