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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,887.04, 304,330.60 and 158,447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,887.04, 304,330.60 and 158,447.20 is: 237,670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,887.04 : 304,330.60 = 158,447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,887.04/304,330.60 = 158,447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,887.04x = 304,330.60 × 158,447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,887.04x = 48,220,331,444.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,220,331,444.32/202,887.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,670.83

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