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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,019.72, 304,528.26 and 158,683.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,019.72, 304,528.26 and 158,683.80 is: 238,024.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,019.72 : 304,528.26 = 158,683.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,019.72/304,528.26 = 158,683.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,019.72x = 304,528.26 × 158,683.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,019.72x = 48,323,701,504.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,323,701,504.19/203,019.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,024.67

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