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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,453.40, 303,680.10 and 155,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,453.40, 303,680.10 and 155,214.20 is: 232,821.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,453.40 : 303,680.10 = 155,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,453.40/303,680.10 = 155,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,453.40x = 303,680.10 × 155,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,453.40x = 47,135,463,777.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,135,463,777.42/202,453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,821.30

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