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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,427.80, 308,141.70 and 163,955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,427.80, 308,141.70 and 163,955.80 is: 245,933.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,427.80 : 308,141.70 = 163,955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,427.80/308,141.70 = 163,955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,427.80x = 308,141.70 × 163,955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,427.80x = 50,521,618,936.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,521,618,936.86/205,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,933.70

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