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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,401.68, 303,130.37 and 159,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,401.68, 303,130.37 and 159,997.16 is: 239,622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,401.68 : 303,130.37 = 159,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,401.68/303,130.37 = 159,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,401.68x = 303,130.37 × 159,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,401.68x = 48,499,995,994.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,499,995,994.11/202,401.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,622.50

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