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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,512.54, 303,768.84 and 158,072.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,512.54, 303,768.84 and 158,072.70 is: 237,109.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,512.54 : 303,768.84 = 158,072.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,512.54/303,768.84 = 158,072.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,512.54x = 303,768.84 × 158,072.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,512.54x = 48,017,560,714.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,017,560,714.67/202,512.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,109.07

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