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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,004.20, 305,811.90 and 159,000.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,004.20, 305,811.90 and 159,000.60 is: 238,349.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,004.20 : 305,811.90 = 159,000.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,004.20/305,811.90 = 159,000.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,004.20x = 305,811.90 × 159,000.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,004.20x = 48,624,275,587.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,624,275,587.14/204,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,349.38

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