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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,131.70, 303,003.15 and 157,128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,131.70, 303,003.15 and 157,128.10 is: 235,541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,131.70 : 303,003.15 = 157,128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,131.70/303,003.15 = 157,128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,131.70x = 303,003.15 × 157,128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,131.70x = 47,610,309,253.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,610,309,253.52/202,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,541.03

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