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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,554.60, 307,727.10 and 153,196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,554.60, 307,727.10 and 153,196.20 is: 229,343.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,554.60 : 307,727.10 = 153,196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,554.60/307,727.10 = 153,196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,554.60x = 307,727.10 × 153,196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,554.60x = 47,142,622,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,142,622,357.02/205,554.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,343.55

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