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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,356.60, 307,430.10 and 152,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,356.60, 307,430.10 and 152,998.20 is: 229,046.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,356.60 : 307,430.10 = 152,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,356.60/307,430.10 = 152,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,356.60x = 307,430.10 × 152,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,356.60x = 47,036,251,925.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,036,251,925.82/205,356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,046.70

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