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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,035.70, 306,053.55 and 162,045.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,035.70, 306,053.55 and 162,045.30 is: 243,067.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,035.70 : 306,053.55 = 162,045.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,035.70/306,053.55 = 162,045.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,035.70x = 306,053.55 × 162,045.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,035.70x = 49,594,539,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,594,539,325.82/204,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,067.95

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