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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,362.56, 307,726.32 and 160,277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,362.56, 307,726.32 and 160,277.04 is: 240,167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,362.56 : 307,726.32 = 160,277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,362.56/307,726.32 = 160,277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,362.56x = 307,726.32 × 160,277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,362.56x = 49,321,463,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,321,463,699.69/205,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,167.75

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