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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,430.70, 303,451.65 and 157,427.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,430.70, 303,451.65 and 157,427.10 is: 235,989.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,430.70 : 303,451.65 = 157,427.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,430.70/303,451.65 = 157,427.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,430.70x = 303,451.65 × 157,427.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,430.70x = 47,771,513,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,771,513,249.72/202,430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,989.47

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