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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,340.70, 303,316.65 and 157,337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,340.70, 303,316.65 and 157,337.10 is: 235,854.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,340.70 : 303,316.65 = 157,337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,340.70/303,316.65 = 157,337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,340.70x = 303,316.65 × 157,337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,340.70x = 47,722,962,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,722,962,092.72/202,340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,854.49

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