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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,461.60, 303,692.40 and 142,100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,461.60, 303,692.40 and 142,100.40 is: 213,150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,461.60 : 303,692.40 = 142,100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,461.60/303,692.40 = 142,100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,461.60x = 303,692.40 × 142,100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,461.60x = 43,154,811,516.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,154,811,516.96/202,461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,150.60

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