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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,405.40, 307,670.70 and 166,039.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,405.40, 307,670.70 and 166,039.40 is: 248,705.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,405.40 : 307,670.70 = 166,039.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,405.40/307,670.70 = 166,039.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,405.40x = 307,670.70 × 166,039.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,405.40x = 51,085,458,425.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,085,458,425.58/205,405.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,705.53

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