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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,442.40, 303,663.60 and 155,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,442.40, 303,663.60 and 155,203.20 is: 232,804.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,442.40 : 303,663.60 = 155,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,442.40/303,663.60 = 155,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,442.40x = 303,663.60 × 155,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,442.40x = 47,129,562,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,129,562,443.52/202,442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,804.80

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