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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,364.10, 307,441.35 and 153,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,364.10, 307,441.35 and 153,005.70 is: 229,057.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,364.10 : 307,441.35 = 153,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,364.10/307,441.35 = 153,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,364.10x = 307,441.35 × 153,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,364.10x = 47,040,278,965.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,040,278,965.70/205,364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,057.95

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