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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,847.10, 307,501.05 and 158,306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,847.10, 307,501.05 and 158,306.30 is: 237,637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,847.10 : 307,501.05 = 158,306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,847.10/307,501.05 = 158,306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,847.10x = 307,501.05 × 158,306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,847.10x = 48,679,353,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,679,353,471.62/204,847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,637.50

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