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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,749.99, 308,622.77 and 156,134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,749.99, 308,622.77 and 156,134.79 is: 234,200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,749.99 : 308,622.77 = 156,134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,749.99/308,622.77 = 156,134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,749.99x = 308,622.77 × 156,134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,749.99x = 48,186,750,602.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,186,750,602.49/205,749.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,200.50

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