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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,316.70, 303,280.65 and 157,313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,316.70, 303,280.65 and 157,313.10 is: 235,818.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,316.70 : 303,280.65 = 157,313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,316.70/303,280.65 = 157,313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,316.70x = 303,280.65 × 157,313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,316.70x = 47,710,019,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,710,019,221.52/202,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,818.49

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