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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,458.70, 303,493.65 and 157,455.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,458.70, 303,493.65 and 157,455.10 is: 236,031.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,458.70 : 303,493.65 = 157,455.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,458.70/303,493.65 = 157,455.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,458.70x = 303,493.65 × 157,455.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,458.70x = 47,786,623,010.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,786,623,010.12/202,458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,031.46

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