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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,058.08, 300,321.52 and 157,966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,058.08, 300,321.52 and 157,966.54 is: 237,134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,058.08 : 300,321.52 = 157,966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,058.08/300,321.52 = 157,966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,058.08x = 300,321.52 × 157,966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,058.08x = 47,440,750,256.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,440,750,256.22/200,058.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,134.89

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