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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,522.20, 307,991.70 and 151,794.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,522.20, 307,991.70 and 151,794.90 is: 227,476.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,522.20 : 307,991.70 = 151,794.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,522.20/307,991.70 = 151,794.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,522.20x = 307,991.70 × 151,794.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,522.20x = 46,751,569,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,751,569,302.33/205,522.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,476.98

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