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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,953.65, 303,185.98 and 146,310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,953.65, 303,185.98 and 146,310.35 is: 218,568.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,953.65 : 303,185.98 = 146,310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,953.65/303,185.98 = 146,310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,953.65x = 303,185.98 × 146,310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,953.65x = 44,359,244,601.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,359,244,601.41/202,953.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,568.36

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