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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,485.88, 303,513 and 152,411.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,485.88, 303,513 and 152,411.14 is: 228,454.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,485.88 : 303,513 = 152,411.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,485.88/303,513 = 152,411.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,485.88x = 303,513 × 152,411.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,485.88x = 46,258,762,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,258,762,334.82/202,485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,454.26

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