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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,379.30, 303,568.95 and 143,281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,379.30, 303,568.95 and 143,281.70 is: 214,922.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,379.30 : 303,568.95 = 143,281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,379.30/303,568.95 = 143,281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,379.30x = 303,568.95 × 143,281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,379.30x = 43,495,875,223.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,495,875,223.22/202,379.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,922.55

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