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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,438.90, 303,658.35 and 163,072.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,438.90, 303,658.35 and 163,072.90 is: 244,609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,438.90 : 303,658.35 = 163,072.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,438.90/303,658.35 = 163,072.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,438.90x = 303,658.35 × 163,072.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,438.90x = 49,518,447,743.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,518,447,743.72/202,438.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,609.35

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