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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,621.40, 308,432.10 and 158,907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,621.40, 308,432.10 and 158,907.80 is: 238,361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,621.40 : 308,432.10 = 158,907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,621.40/308,432.10 = 158,907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,621.40x = 308,432.10 × 158,907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,621.40x = 49,012,266,460.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,012,266,460.38/205,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,361.70

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