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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,204.02, 305,954.28 and 159,314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,204.02, 305,954.28 and 159,314.02 is: 238,696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,204.02 : 305,954.28 = 159,314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,204.02/305,954.28 = 159,314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,204.02x = 305,954.28 × 159,314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,204.02x = 48,742,806,283.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,742,806,283.01/204,204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,696.60

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