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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,763.24, 304,194.42 and 142,908.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,763.24, 304,194.42 and 142,908.44 is: 214,397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,763.24 : 304,194.42 = 142,908.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,763.24/304,194.42 = 142,908.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,763.24x = 304,194.42 × 142,908.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,763.24x = 43,471,950,018.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,471,950,018.90/202,763.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,397.59

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