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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,453.30, 303,679.95 and 143,355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,453.30, 303,679.95 and 143,355.70 is: 215,033.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,453.30 : 303,679.95 = 143,355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,453.30/303,679.95 = 143,355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,453.30x = 303,679.95 × 143,355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,453.30x = 43,534,251,808.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,534,251,808.22/202,453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,033.55

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