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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,341.70, 303,318.15 and 157,338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,341.70, 303,318.15 and 157,338.10 is: 235,855.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,341.70 : 303,318.15 = 157,338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,341.70/303,318.15 = 157,338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,341.70x = 303,318.15 × 157,338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,341.70x = 47,723,501,416.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,723,501,416.52/202,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,855.99

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