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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,037.70, 306,056.55 and 162,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,037.70, 306,056.55 and 162,047.30 is: 243,070.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,037.70 : 306,056.55 = 162,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,037.70/306,056.55 = 162,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,037.70x = 306,056.55 × 162,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,037.70x = 49,595,637,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,595,637,574.82/204,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,070.95

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