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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,144.70, 303,022.65 and 157,141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,144.70, 303,022.65 and 157,141.10 is: 235,560.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,144.70 : 303,022.65 = 157,141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,144.70/303,022.65 = 157,141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,144.70x = 303,022.65 × 157,141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,144.70x = 47,617,312,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,617,312,545.92/202,144.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,560.53

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