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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,347.40, 303,521.10 and 149,203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,347.40, 303,521.10 and 149,203.30 is: 223,804.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,347.40 : 303,521.10 = 149,203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,347.40/303,521.10 = 149,203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,347.40x = 303,521.10 × 149,203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,347.40x = 45,286,349,739.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,286,349,739.63/202,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,804.95

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