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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,461.40, 303,692.10 and 155,222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,461.40, 303,692.10 and 155,222.20 is: 232,833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,461.40 : 303,692.10 = 155,222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,461.40/303,692.10 = 155,222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,461.40x = 303,692.10 × 155,222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,461.40x = 47,139,755,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,139,755,884.62/202,461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,833.30

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