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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,069.84, 305,536.68 and 153,998.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,069.84, 305,536.68 and 153,998.16 is: 230,568.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,069.84 : 305,536.68 = 153,998.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,069.84/305,536.68 = 153,998.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,069.84x = 305,536.68 × 153,998.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,069.84x = 47,052,086,532.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,052,086,532.51/204,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,568.55

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