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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,652.40, 303,978.60 and 155,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,652.40, 303,978.60 and 155,996.40 is: 233,994.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,652.40 : 303,978.60 = 155,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,652.40/303,978.60 = 155,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,652.40x = 303,978.60 × 155,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,652.40x = 47,419,567,277.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,419,567,277.04/202,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,994.60

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