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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,300.60, 307,950.90 and 150,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,300.60, 307,950.90 and 150,004.60 is: 225,006.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,300.60 : 307,950.90 = 150,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,300.60/307,950.90 = 150,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,300.60x = 307,950.90 × 150,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,300.60x = 46,194,051,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,194,051,574.14/205,300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,006.90

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