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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,929.70, 302,238.45 and 157,314.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,929.70, 302,238.45 and 157,314.90 is: 235,461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,929.70 : 302,238.45 = 157,314.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,929.70/302,238.45 = 157,314.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,929.70x = 302,238.45 × 157,314.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,929.70x = 47,546,611,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,546,611,537.91/201,929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,461.21

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