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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,436.90, 303,396.15 and 155,456.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,436.90, 303,396.15 and 155,456.90 is: 232,986.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,436.90 : 303,396.15 = 155,456.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,436.90/303,396.15 = 155,456.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,436.90x = 303,396.15 × 155,456.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,436.90x = 47,165,024,950.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,165,024,950.94/202,436.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,986.30

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