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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,874.20, 304,052.10 and 147,405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,874.20, 304,052.10 and 147,405.40 is: 220,919.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,874.20 : 304,052.10 = 147,405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,874.20/304,052.10 = 147,405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,874.20x = 304,052.10 × 147,405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,874.20x = 44,818,921,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,818,921,421.34/202,874.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,919.77

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