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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,773.80, 300,642.30 and 159,301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,773.80, 300,642.30 and 159,301.80 is: 238,541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,773.80 : 300,642.30 = 159,301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,773.80/300,642.30 = 159,301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,773.80x = 300,642.30 × 159,301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,773.80x = 47,892,859,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,892,859,546.14/200,773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,541.38

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