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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,133.99, 304,817.66 and 158,635.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,133.99, 304,817.66 and 158,635.83 is: 238,044.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,133.99 : 304,817.66 = 158,635.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,133.99/304,817.66 = 158,635.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,133.99x = 304,817.66 × 158,635.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,133.99x = 48,355,004,329.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,355,004,329.86/203,133.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,044.87

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