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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,385.40, 303,578.10 and 163,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,385.40, 303,578.10 and 163,019.40 is: 244,529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,385.40 : 303,578.10 = 163,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,385.40/303,578.10 = 163,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,385.40x = 303,578.10 × 163,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,385.40x = 49,489,119,715.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,489,119,715.14/202,385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,529.10

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