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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,356.70, 303,340.65 and 157,353.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,356.70, 303,340.65 and 157,353.10 is: 235,878.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,356.70 : 303,340.65 = 157,353.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,356.70/303,340.65 = 157,353.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,356.70x = 303,340.65 × 157,353.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,356.70x = 47,731,591,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,731,591,633.52/202,356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,878.48

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