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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,136.20, 303,009.90 and 157,132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,136.20, 303,009.90 and 157,132.60 is: 235,547.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,136.20 : 303,009.90 = 157,132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,136.20/303,009.90 = 157,132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,136.20x = 303,009.90 × 157,132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,136.20x = 47,612,733,412.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,612,733,412.74/202,136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,547.78

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