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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,401.17, 303,129.62 and 159,996.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,401.17, 303,129.62 and 159,996.66 is: 239,621.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,401.17 : 303,129.62 = 159,996.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,401.17/303,129.62 = 159,996.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,401.17x = 303,129.62 × 159,996.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,401.17x = 48,499,726,747.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,499,726,747.07/202,401.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,621.77

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