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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,983.70, 302,781.15 and 156,980.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,983.70, 302,781.15 and 156,980.10 is: 235,319.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,983.70 : 302,781.15 = 156,980.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,983.70/302,781.15 = 156,980.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,983.70x = 302,781.15 × 156,980.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,983.70x = 47,530,615,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,530,615,205.12/201,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,319.06

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