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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,555.80, 303,833.70 and 143,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,555.80, 303,833.70 and 143,458.20 is: 215,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,555.80 : 303,833.70 = 143,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,555.80/303,833.70 = 143,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,555.80x = 303,833.70 × 143,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,555.80x = 43,587,435,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,587,435,701.34/202,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,187.30

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