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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,055.70, 307,583.55 and 158,399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,055.70, 307,583.55 and 158,399.70 is: 237,599.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,055.70 : 307,583.55 = 158,399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,055.70/307,583.55 = 158,399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,055.70x = 307,583.55 × 158,399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,055.70x = 48,721,142,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,721,142,044.94/205,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,599.55

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