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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,049.40, 306,074.10 and 157,393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,049.40, 306,074.10 and 157,393.40 is: 236,090.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,049.40 : 306,074.10 = 157,393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,049.40/306,074.10 = 157,393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,049.40x = 306,074.10 × 157,393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,049.40x = 48,174,043,250.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,174,043,250.94/204,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,090.10

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