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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,381.40, 307,634.70 and 166,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,381.40, 307,634.70 and 166,015.40 is: 248,669.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,381.40 : 307,634.70 = 166,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,381.40/307,634.70 = 166,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,381.40x = 307,634.70 × 166,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,381.40x = 51,072,097,774.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,072,097,774.38/205,381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,669.54

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