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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,515.60, 306,773.40 and 152,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,515.60, 306,773.40 and 152,027.60 is: 228,041.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,515.60 : 306,773.40 = 152,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,515.60/306,773.40 = 152,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,515.60x = 306,773.40 × 152,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,515.60x = 46,638,023,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,638,023,745.84/204,515.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,041.40

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