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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,367.70, 303,357.15 and 157,364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,367.70, 303,357.15 and 157,364.10 is: 235,894.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,367.70 : 303,357.15 = 157,364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,367.70/303,357.15 = 157,364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,367.70x = 303,357.15 × 157,364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,367.70x = 47,737,524,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,737,524,888.32/202,367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,894.98

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