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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,381.80, 303,572.70 and 143,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,381.80, 303,572.70 and 143,284.20 is: 214,926.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,381.80 : 303,572.70 = 143,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,381.80/303,572.70 = 143,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,381.80x = 303,572.70 × 143,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,381.80x = 43,497,171,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,497,171,461.34/202,381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,926.30

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