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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,009.40, 306,014.10 and 156,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,009.40, 306,014.10 and 156,770.20 is: 235,155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,009.40 : 306,014.10 = 156,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,009.40/306,014.10 = 156,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,009.40x = 306,014.10 × 156,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,009.40x = 47,973,891,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,973,891,659.82/204,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,155.30

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