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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,050.70, 302,881.65 and 157,047.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,050.70, 302,881.65 and 157,047.10 is: 235,419.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,050.70 : 302,881.65 = 157,047.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,050.70/302,881.65 = 157,047.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,050.70x = 302,881.65 × 157,047.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,050.70x = 47,566,684,775.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,566,684,775.72/202,050.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,419.55

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