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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,621.11, 303,659.97 and 157,696.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,621.11, 303,659.97 and 157,696.71 is: 236,333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,621.11 : 303,659.97 = 157,696.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,621.11/303,659.97 = 157,696.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,621.11x = 303,659.97 × 157,696.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,621.11x = 47,886,178,227.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,886,178,227.70/202,621.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,333.61

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