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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,353.70, 303,336.15 and 157,350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,353.70, 303,336.15 and 157,350.10 is: 235,873.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,353.70 : 303,336.15 = 157,350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,353.70/303,336.15 = 157,350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,353.70x = 303,336.15 × 157,350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,353.70x = 47,729,973,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,729,973,536.12/202,353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,873.98

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