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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,022.40, 306,033.60 and 157,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,022.40, 306,033.60 and 157,366.40 is: 236,049.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,022.40 : 306,033.60 = 157,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,022.40/306,033.60 = 157,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,022.40x = 306,033.60 × 157,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,022.40x = 48,159,405,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,159,405,911.04/204,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,049.60

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