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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,007.60, 307,223.40 and 162,959.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,007.60, 307,223.40 and 162,959.60 is: 244,210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,007.60 : 307,223.40 = 162,959.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,007.60/307,223.40 = 162,959.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,007.60x = 307,223.40 × 162,959.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,007.60x = 50,065,002,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,065,002,374.64/205,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,210.47

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