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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,787.80, 306,663.30 and 163,315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,787.80, 306,663.30 and 163,315.80 is: 244,560.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,787.80 : 306,663.30 = 163,315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,787.80/306,663.30 = 163,315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,787.80x = 306,663.30 × 163,315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,787.80x = 50,082,962,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,082,962,170.14/204,787.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,560.28

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