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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,452.90, 303,679.35 and 155,213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,452.90, 303,679.35 and 155,213.70 is: 232,820.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,452.90 : 303,679.35 = 155,213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,452.90/303,679.35 = 155,213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,452.90x = 303,679.35 × 155,213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,452.90x = 47,135,195,527.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,135,195,527.10/202,452.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,820.55

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