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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,948.30, 314,922.45 and 157,460.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,948.30, 314,922.45 and 157,460.30 is: 236,190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,948.30 : 314,922.45 = 157,460.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,948.30/314,922.45 = 157,460.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,948.30x = 314,922.45 × 157,460.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,948.30x = 49,587,783,453.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,587,783,453.74/209,948.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,190.45

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