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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,421.20, 303,437.40 and 157,417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,421.20, 303,437.40 and 157,417.60 is: 235,975.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,421.20 : 303,437.40 = 157,417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,421.20/303,437.40 = 157,417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,421.20x = 303,437.40 × 157,417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,421.20x = 47,766,387,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,766,387,258.24/202,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,975.22

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