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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,451.40, 303,677.10 and 155,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,451.40, 303,677.10 and 155,212.20 is: 232,818.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,451.40 : 303,677.10 = 155,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,451.40/303,677.10 = 155,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,451.40x = 303,677.10 × 155,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,451.40x = 47,134,390,780.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,134,390,780.62/202,451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,818.30

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