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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,164.68, 306,937.26 and 155,388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,164.68, 306,937.26 and 155,388.20 is: 232,469.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,164.68 : 306,937.26 = 155,388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,164.68/306,937.26 = 155,388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,164.68x = 306,937.26 × 155,388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,164.68x = 47,694,428,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,694,428,344.33/205,164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,469.00

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