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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,670.92, 305,567.30 and 156,386.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,670.92, 305,567.30 and 156,386.83 is: 233,480.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,670.92 : 305,567.30 = 156,386.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,670.92/305,567.30 = 156,386.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,670.92x = 305,567.30 × 156,386.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,670.92x = 47,786,701,398.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,786,701,398.66/204,670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,480.66

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