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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,400.17, 303,128.12 and 159,995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,400.17, 303,128.12 and 159,995.66 is: 239,620.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,400.17 : 303,128.12 = 159,995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,400.17/303,128.12 = 159,995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,400.17x = 303,128.12 × 159,995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,400.17x = 48,499,182,508.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,499,182,508.31/202,400.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,620.27

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