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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,701.60, 304,052.40 and 165,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,701.60, 304,052.40 and 165,837.60 is: 248,756.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,701.60 : 304,052.40 = 165,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,701.60/304,052.40 = 165,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,701.60x = 304,052.40 × 165,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,701.60x = 50,423,320,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,423,320,290.24/202,701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,756.40

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