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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,962.80, 304,444.20 and 150,474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,962.80, 304,444.20 and 150,474.80 is: 225,712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,962.80 : 304,444.20 = 150,474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,962.80/304,444.20 = 150,474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,962.80x = 304,444.20 × 150,474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,962.80x = 45,811,180,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,811,180,106.16/202,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,712.20

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