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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,056.51, 302,625.96 and 156,713.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,056.51, 302,625.96 and 156,713.88 is: 234,714.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,056.51 : 302,625.96 = 156,713.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,056.51/302,625.96 = 156,713.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,056.51x = 302,625.96 × 156,713.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,056.51x = 47,425,688,380.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,425,688,380.32/202,056.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,714.97

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