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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,936.80, 304,405.20 and 143,839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,936.80, 304,405.20 and 143,839.20 is: 215,758.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,936.80 : 304,405.20 = 143,839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,936.80/304,405.20 = 143,839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,936.80x = 304,405.20 × 143,839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,936.80x = 43,785,400,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,785,400,443.84/202,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,758.80

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