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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,637.36, 305,050.08 and 159,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,637.36, 305,050.08 and 159,055.44 is: 238,266.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,637.36 : 305,050.08 = 159,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,637.36/305,050.08 = 159,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,637.36x = 305,050.08 × 159,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,637.36x = 48,519,874,696.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,519,874,696.44/203,637.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,266.08

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