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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,855.60, 307,513.80 and 158,314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,855.60, 307,513.80 and 158,314.80 is: 237,650.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,855.60 : 307,513.80 = 158,314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,855.60/307,513.80 = 158,314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,855.60x = 307,513.80 × 158,314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,855.60x = 48,683,985,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,683,985,744.24/204,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,650.26

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