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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,900.01, 307,350.05 and 159,997.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,900.01, 307,350.05 and 159,997.25 is: 239,995.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,900.01 : 307,350.05 = 159,997.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,900.01/307,350.05 = 159,997.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,900.01x = 307,350.05 × 159,997.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,900.01x = 49,175,162,755.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,175,162,755.75/204,900.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,995.91

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