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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,463.70, 303,501.15 and 157,460.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,463.70, 303,501.15 and 157,460.10 is: 236,038.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,463.70 : 303,501.15 = 157,460.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,463.70/303,501.15 = 157,460.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,463.70x = 303,501.15 × 157,460.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,463.70x = 47,789,321,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,789,321,429.12/202,463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,038.96

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