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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,614.13, 303,649.53 and 157,689.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,614.13, 303,649.53 and 157,689.73 is: 236,323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,614.13 : 303,649.53 = 157,689.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,614.13/303,649.53 = 157,689.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,614.13x = 303,649.53 × 157,689.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,614.13x = 47,882,411,611.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,882,411,611.88/202,614.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,323.16

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