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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,017.40, 304,266.90 and 156,037.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,017.40, 304,266.90 and 156,037.40 is: 233,856.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,017.40 : 304,266.90 = 156,037.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,017.40/304,266.90 = 156,037.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,017.40x = 304,266.90 × 156,037.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,017.40x = 47,477,015,982.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,477,015,982.06/203,017.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,856.88

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