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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,750.99, 308,624.26 and 156,135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,750.99, 308,624.26 and 156,135.79 is: 234,202.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,750.99 : 308,624.26 = 156,135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,750.99/308,624.26 = 156,135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,750.99x = 308,624.26 × 156,135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,750.99x = 48,187,292,648.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,187,292,648.27/205,750.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,202.00

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