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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,977.70, 302,772.15 and 156,974.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,977.70, 302,772.15 and 156,974.10 is: 235,310.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,977.70 : 302,772.15 = 156,974.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,977.70/302,772.15 = 156,974.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,977.70x = 302,772.15 × 156,974.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,977.70x = 47,527,385,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,527,385,751.32/201,977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,310.07

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