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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,708.23, 304,111.82 and 142,853.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,708.23, 304,111.82 and 142,853.41 is: 214,314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,708.23 : 304,111.82 = 142,853.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,708.23/304,111.82 = 142,853.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,708.23x = 304,111.82 × 142,853.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,708.23x = 43,443,410,508.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,443,410,508.31/202,708.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,314.98

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