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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,622.40, 308,433.60 and 158,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,622.40, 308,433.60 and 158,908.80 is: 238,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,622.40 : 308,433.60 = 158,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,622.40/308,433.60 = 158,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,622.40x = 308,433.60 × 158,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,622.40x = 49,012,813,255.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,012,813,255.68/205,622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,363.20

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