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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,088.90, 303,133.35 and 157,474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,088.90, 303,133.35 and 157,474.10 is: 236,211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,088.90 : 303,133.35 = 157,474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,088.90/303,133.35 = 157,474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,088.90x = 303,133.35 × 157,474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,088.90x = 47,735,651,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,735,651,471.24/202,088.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,211.15

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