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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,889.04, 304,333.68 and 158,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,889.04, 304,333.68 and 158,449.20 is: 237,673.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,889.04 : 304,333.68 = 158,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,889.04/304,333.68 = 158,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,889.04x = 304,333.68 × 158,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,889.04x = 48,221,428,129.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,221,428,129.06/202,889.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,673.89

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