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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,570.10, 306,567.15 and 162,522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,570.10, 306,567.15 and 162,522.10 is: 243,554.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,570.10 : 306,567.15 = 162,522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,570.10/306,567.15 = 162,522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,570.10x = 306,567.15 × 162,522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,570.10x = 49,823,937,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,823,937,009.02/204,570.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,554.35

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