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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,569.40, 303,854.10 and 146,582.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,569.40, 303,854.10 and 146,582.20 is: 219,873.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,569.40 : 303,854.10 = 146,582.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,569.40/303,854.10 = 146,582.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,569.40x = 303,854.10 × 146,582.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,569.40x = 44,539,602,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,539,602,457.02/202,569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,873.30

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