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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,050.60, 307,287.90 and 163,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,050.60, 307,287.90 and 163,002.60 is: 244,274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,050.60 : 307,287.90 = 163,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,050.60/307,287.90 = 163,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,050.60x = 307,287.90 × 163,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,050.60x = 50,088,726,648.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,088,726,648.54/205,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,274.96

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