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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,034.90, 306,052.35 and 156,795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,034.90, 306,052.35 and 156,795.70 is: 235,193.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,034.90 : 306,052.35 = 156,795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,034.90/306,052.35 = 156,795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,034.90x = 306,052.35 × 156,795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,034.90x = 47,987,692,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,987,692,454.90/204,034.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,193.55

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