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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,422.60, 307,845.90 and 163,374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,422.60, 307,845.90 and 163,374.60 is: 244,832.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,422.60 : 307,845.90 = 163,374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,422.60/307,845.90 = 163,374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,422.60x = 307,845.90 × 163,374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,422.60x = 50,294,200,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,294,200,774.14/205,422.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,832.85

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