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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,217.64, 305,786.44 and 159,933.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,217.64, 305,786.44 and 159,933.32 is: 239,477.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,217.64 : 305,786.44 = 159,933.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,217.64/305,786.44 = 159,933.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,217.64x = 305,786.44 × 159,933.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,217.64x = 48,905,440,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,905,440,560.18/204,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,477.06

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