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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,472.40, 303,708.60 and 155,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,472.40, 303,708.60 and 155,233.20 is: 232,849.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,472.40 : 303,708.60 = 155,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,472.40/303,708.60 = 155,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,472.40x = 303,708.60 × 155,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,472.40x = 47,145,657,845.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,145,657,845.52/202,472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,849.80

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