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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,955.40, 305,933.10 and 157,299.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,955.40, 305,933.10 and 157,299.40 is: 235,949.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,955.40 : 305,933.10 = 157,299.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,955.40/305,933.10 = 157,299.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,955.40x = 305,933.10 × 157,299.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,955.40x = 48,123,093,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,123,093,070.14/203,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,949.10

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