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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,030.90, 306,046.35 and 157,374.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,030.90, 306,046.35 and 157,374.90 is: 236,062.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,030.90 : 306,046.35 = 157,374.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,030.90/306,046.35 = 157,374.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,030.90x = 306,046.35 × 157,374.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,030.90x = 48,164,013,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,164,013,726.62/204,030.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,062.35

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