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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,854.10, 307,511.55 and 158,313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,854.10, 307,511.55 and 158,313.30 is: 237,648.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,854.10 : 307,511.55 = 158,313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,854.10/307,511.55 = 158,313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,854.10x = 307,511.55 × 158,313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,854.10x = 48,683,168,268.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,683,168,268.62/204,854.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,648.01

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