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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,977.40, 304,206.90 and 155,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,977.40, 304,206.90 and 155,997.40 is: 233,796.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,977.40 : 304,206.90 = 155,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,977.40/304,206.90 = 155,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,977.40x = 304,206.90 × 155,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,977.40x = 47,455,485,462.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,455,485,462.06/202,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,796.89

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