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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,389.40, 303,584.10 and 163,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,389.40, 303,584.10 and 163,023.40 is: 244,535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,389.40 : 303,584.10 = 163,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,389.40/303,584.10 = 163,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,389.40x = 303,584.10 × 163,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,389.40x = 49,491,312,167.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,491,312,167.94/202,389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,535.10

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