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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,614.58, 303,650.21 and 157,690.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,614.58, 303,650.21 and 157,690.18 is: 236,323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,614.58 : 303,650.21 = 157,690.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,614.58/303,650.21 = 157,690.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,614.58x = 303,650.21 × 157,690.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,614.58x = 47,882,656,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,882,656,622.18/202,614.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,323.85

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