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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,465.60, 303,698.40 and 146,478.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,465.60, 303,698.40 and 146,478.40 is: 219,717.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,465.60 : 303,698.40 = 146,478.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,465.60/303,698.40 = 146,478.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,465.60x = 303,698.40 × 146,478.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,465.60x = 44,485,255,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,485,255,714.56/202,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,717.60

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