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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,485.90, 303,728.85 and 155,246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,485.90, 303,728.85 and 155,246.70 is: 232,870.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,485.90 : 303,728.85 = 155,246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,485.90/303,728.85 = 155,246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,485.90x = 303,728.85 × 155,246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,485.90x = 47,152,901,657.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,152,901,657.30/202,485.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,870.05

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