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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,393.49, 303,117.93 and 159,988.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,393.49, 303,117.93 and 159,988.91 is: 239,610.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,393.49 : 303,117.93 = 159,988.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,393.49/303,117.93 = 159,988.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,393.49x = 303,117.93 × 159,988.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,393.49x = 48,495,505,706.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,495,505,706.57/202,393.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,610.01

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