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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,232.40, 307,589.40 and 99,824.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,232.40, 307,589.40 and 99,824.40 is: 149,610.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,232.40 : 307,589.40 = 99,824.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,232.40/307,589.40 = 99,824.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,232.40x = 307,589.40 × 99,824.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,232.40x = 30,704,927,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,704,927,301.36/205,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,610.53

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