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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,730.51, 308,593.53 and 156,115.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,730.51, 308,593.53 and 156,115.31 is: 234,171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,730.51 : 308,593.53 = 156,115.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,730.51/308,593.53 = 156,115.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,730.51x = 308,593.53 × 156,115.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,730.51x = 48,176,173,056.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,176,173,056.98/205,730.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,171.27

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