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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,415.68, 302,874.24 and 162,312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,415.68, 302,874.24 and 162,312.02 is: 242,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,415.68 : 302,874.24 = 162,312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,415.68/302,874.24 = 162,312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,415.68x = 302,874.24 × 162,312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,415.68x = 49,160,129,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,160,129,700.36/202,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,867.20

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