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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,414.60, 307,833.90 and 163,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,414.60, 307,833.90 and 163,366.60 is: 244,820.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,414.60 : 307,833.90 = 163,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,414.60/307,833.90 = 163,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,414.60x = 307,833.90 × 163,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,414.60x = 50,289,777,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,289,777,607.74/205,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,820.85

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