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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,278.60, 307,629.90 and 163,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,278.60, 307,629.90 and 163,230.60 is: 244,616.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,278.60 : 307,629.90 = 163,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,278.60/307,629.90 = 163,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,278.60x = 307,629.90 × 163,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,278.60x = 50,214,613,154.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,214,613,154.94/205,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,616.89

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