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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,359.60, 308,269.80 and 158,818.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,359.60, 308,269.80 and 158,818.80 is: 238,406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,359.60 : 308,269.80 = 158,818.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,359.60/308,269.80 = 158,818.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,359.60x = 308,269.80 × 158,818.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,359.60x = 48,959,039,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,959,039,712.24/205,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,406.38

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