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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,731.26, 308,594.66 and 156,116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,731.26, 308,594.66 and 156,116.06 is: 234,172.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,731.26 : 308,594.66 = 156,116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,731.26/308,594.66 = 156,116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,731.26x = 308,594.66 × 156,116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,731.26x = 48,176,580,132.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,176,580,132.69/205,731.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,172.39

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