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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,408.60, 303,612.90 and 142,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,408.60, 303,612.90 and 142,047.40 is: 213,071.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,408.60 : 303,612.90 = 142,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,408.60/303,612.90 = 142,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,408.60x = 303,612.90 × 142,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,408.60x = 43,127,423,051.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,127,423,051.46/202,408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,071.10

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