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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,049.70, 307,902.60 and 155,186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,049.70, 307,902.60 and 155,186.10 is: 233,027.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,049.70 : 307,902.60 = 155,186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,049.70/307,902.60 = 155,186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,049.70x = 307,902.60 × 155,186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,049.70x = 47,782,203,673.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,782,203,673.86/205,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,027.43

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