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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,346.70, 303,325.65 and 157,343.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,346.70, 303,325.65 and 157,343.10 is: 235,863.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,346.70 : 303,325.65 = 157,343.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,346.70/303,325.65 = 157,343.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,346.70x = 303,325.65 × 157,343.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,346.70x = 47,726,198,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,726,198,080.52/202,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,863.49

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