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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,535.80, 303,803.70 and 143,438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,535.80, 303,803.70 and 143,438.20 is: 215,157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,535.80 : 303,803.70 = 143,438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,535.80/303,803.70 = 143,438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,535.80x = 303,803.70 × 143,438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,535.80x = 43,577,055,881.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,577,055,881.34/202,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,157.30

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