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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,735.26, 302,319.68 and 159,429.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,735.26, 302,319.68 and 159,429.36 is: 238,920.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,735.26 : 302,319.68 = 159,429.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,735.26/302,319.68 = 159,429.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,735.26x = 302,319.68 × 159,429.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,735.26x = 48,198,633,097.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,198,633,097.80/201,735.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,920.22

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