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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,960.60, 307,152.90 and 162,912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,960.60, 307,152.90 and 162,912.60 is: 244,139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,960.60 : 307,152.90 = 162,912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,960.60/307,152.90 = 162,912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,960.60x = 307,152.90 × 162,912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,960.60x = 50,039,077,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,039,077,536.54/204,960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,139.98

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