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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,046.80, 307,224.60 and 99,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,046.80, 307,224.60 and 99,638.80 is: 149,290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,046.80 : 307,224.60 = 99,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,046.80/307,224.60 = 99,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,046.80x = 307,224.60 × 99,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,046.80x = 30,611,490,474.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,611,490,474.48/205,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,290.26

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