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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,327.60, 306,721.80 and 157,786.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,327.60, 306,721.80 and 157,786.80 is: 236,858.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,327.60 : 306,721.80 = 157,786.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,327.60/306,721.80 = 157,786.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,327.60x = 306,721.80 × 157,786.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,327.60x = 48,396,651,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,396,651,312.24/204,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,858.12

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