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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,615.58, 303,651.70 and 157,691.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,615.58, 303,651.70 and 157,691.18 is: 236,325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,615.58 : 303,651.70 = 157,691.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,615.58/303,651.70 = 157,691.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,615.58x = 303,651.70 × 157,691.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,615.58x = 47,883,194,882.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,883,194,882.01/202,615.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,325.34

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