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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,876.40, 304,055.40 and 155,896.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,876.40, 304,055.40 and 155,896.40 is: 233,645.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,876.40 : 304,055.40 = 155,896.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,876.40/304,055.40 = 155,896.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,876.40x = 304,055.40 × 155,896.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,876.40x = 47,401,142,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,401,142,260.56/202,876.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,645.42

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