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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,379.90, 303,310.65 and 155,399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,379.90, 303,310.65 and 155,399.90 is: 232,900.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,379.90 : 303,310.65 = 155,399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,379.90/303,310.65 = 155,399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,379.90x = 303,310.65 × 155,399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,379.90x = 47,134,444,678.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,134,444,678.94/202,379.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,900.82

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