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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,860.40, 304,290.60 and 156,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,860.40, 304,290.60 and 156,204.40 is: 234,306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,860.40 : 304,290.60 = 156,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,860.40/304,290.60 = 156,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,860.40x = 304,290.60 × 156,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,860.40x = 47,531,530,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,531,530,598.64/202,860.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,306.60

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