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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,378.90, 303,309.15 and 155,398.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,378.90, 303,309.15 and 155,398.90 is: 232,899.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,378.90 : 303,309.15 = 155,398.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,378.90/303,309.15 = 155,398.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,378.90x = 303,309.15 × 155,398.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,378.90x = 47,133,908,269.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,133,908,269.94/202,378.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,899.32

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