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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,059.70, 307,917.60 and 155,196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,059.70, 307,917.60 and 155,196.10 is: 233,042.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,059.70 : 307,917.60 = 155,196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,059.70/307,917.60 = 155,196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,059.70x = 307,917.60 × 155,196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,059.70x = 47,787,610,641.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,787,610,641.36/205,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,042.43

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