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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,052.70, 307,907.10 and 155,189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,052.70, 307,907.10 and 155,189.10 is: 233,031.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,052.70 : 307,907.10 = 155,189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,052.70/307,907.10 = 155,189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,052.70x = 307,907.10 × 155,189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,052.70x = 47,783,825,732.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,783,825,732.61/205,052.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,031.93

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