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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,030.30, 282,521.88 and 151,230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,030.30, 282,521.88 and 151,230.10 is: 208,387.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,030.30 : 282,521.88 = 151,230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,030.30/282,521.88 = 151,230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,030.30x = 282,521.88 × 151,230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,030.30x = 42,725,812,164.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,725,812,164.59/205,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,387.80

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