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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,425.80, 306,638.70 and 151,281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,425.80, 306,638.70 and 151,281.70 is: 226,922.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,425.80 : 306,638.70 = 151,281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,425.80/306,638.70 = 151,281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,425.80x = 306,638.70 × 151,281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,425.80x = 46,388,823,821.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,388,823,821.79/204,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,922.55

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