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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,479.60, 303,719.40 and 146,492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,479.60, 303,719.40 and 146,492.40 is: 219,738.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,479.60 : 303,719.40 = 146,492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,479.60/303,719.40 = 146,492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,479.60x = 303,719.40 × 146,492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,479.60x = 44,492,583,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,492,583,832.56/202,479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,738.60

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