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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,430.10, 307,540.35 and 153,071.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,430.10, 307,540.35 and 153,071.70 is: 229,156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,430.10 : 307,540.35 = 153,071.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,430.10/307,540.35 = 153,071.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,430.10x = 307,540.35 × 153,071.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,430.10x = 47,075,724,193.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,075,724,193.10/205,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,156.90

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