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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,461.60, 307,587.60 and 153,103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,461.60, 307,587.60 and 153,103.20 is: 229,204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,461.60 : 307,587.60 = 153,103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,461.60/307,587.60 = 153,103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,461.60x = 307,587.60 × 153,103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,461.60x = 47,092,645,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,092,645,840.32/205,461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,204.12

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