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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,583.70, 303,681.15 and 157,580.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,583.70, 303,681.15 and 157,580.10 is: 236,218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,583.70 : 303,681.15 = 157,580.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,583.70/303,681.15 = 157,580.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,583.70x = 303,681.15 × 157,580.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,583.70x = 47,854,105,985.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,854,105,985.12/202,583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,218.94

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