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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,639.60, 307,854.60 and 153,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,639.60, 307,854.60 and 153,281.20 is: 229,470.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,639.60 : 307,854.60 = 153,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,639.60/307,854.60 = 153,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,639.60x = 307,854.60 × 153,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,639.60x = 47,188,322,513.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,188,322,513.52/205,639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,470.99

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