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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,923.74, 301,385.66 and 156,583.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,923.74, 301,385.66 and 156,583.71 is: 234,875.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,923.74 : 301,385.66 = 156,583.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,923.74/301,385.66 = 156,583.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,923.74x = 301,385.66 × 156,583.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,923.74x = 47,192,084,000.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,192,084,000.68/200,923.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,875.60

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