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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,127.22, 306,197.66 and 156,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,127.22, 306,197.66 and 156,814.20 is: 235,226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,127.22 : 306,197.66 = 156,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,127.22/306,197.66 = 156,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,127.22x = 306,197.66 × 156,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,127.22x = 48,016,140,310.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,016,140,310.70/204,127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,226.55

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