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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,843.20, 304,005.60 and 147,374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,843.20, 304,005.60 and 147,374.40 is: 220,873.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,843.20 : 304,005.60 = 147,374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,843.20/304,005.60 = 147,374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,843.20x = 304,005.60 × 147,374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,843.20x = 44,802,642,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,802,642,896.64/202,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,873.28

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