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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,045.60, 307,280.40 and 162,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,045.60, 307,280.40 and 162,997.60 is: 244,267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,045.60 : 307,280.40 = 162,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,045.60/307,280.40 = 162,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,045.60x = 307,280.40 × 162,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,045.60x = 50,085,967,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,085,967,727.04/205,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,267.46

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