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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,619.61, 303,657.72 and 157,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,619.61, 303,657.72 and 157,695.20 is: 236,331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,619.61 : 303,657.72 = 157,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,619.61/303,657.72 = 157,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,619.61x = 303,657.72 × 157,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,619.61x = 47,885,364,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,885,364,886.94/202,619.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,331.34

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