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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,227.40, 307,581.90 and 99,819.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,227.40, 307,581.90 and 99,819.40 is: 149,603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,227.40 : 307,581.90 = 99,819.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,227.40/307,581.90 = 99,819.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,227.40x = 307,581.90 × 99,819.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,227.40x = 30,702,640,708.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,702,640,708.86/205,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,603.03

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