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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,202,422.80, 300,303,634.20 and 157,204,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,202,422.80, 300,303,634.20 and 157,204,253.20 is: 235,806,379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,202,422.80 : 300,303,634.20 = 157,204,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,202,422.80/300,303,634.20 = 157,204,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,202,422.80x = 300,303,634.20 × 157,204,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,202,422.80x = 47,209,008,547,656,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,209,008,547,656,976/200,202,422.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,806,379.80

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