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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,257.60, 308,116.80 and 158,716.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,257.60, 308,116.80 and 158,716.80 is: 238,253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,257.60 : 308,116.80 = 158,716.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,257.60/308,116.80 = 158,716.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,257.60x = 308,116.80 × 158,716.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,257.60x = 48,903,312,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,903,312,522.24/205,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,253.36

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