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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,619.70, 303,657.88 and 157,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,619.70, 303,657.88 and 157,695.32 is: 236,331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,619.70 : 303,657.88 = 157,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,619.70/303,657.88 = 157,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,619.70x = 303,657.88 × 157,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,619.70x = 47,885,426,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,885,426,557.12/202,619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,331.54

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