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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,273.60, 307,622.40 and 163,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,273.60, 307,622.40 and 163,225.60 is: 244,609.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,273.60 : 307,622.40 = 163,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,273.60/307,622.40 = 163,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,273.60x = 307,622.40 × 163,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,273.60x = 50,211,850,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,211,850,813.44/205,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,609.39

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