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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,775.60, 308,058.60 and 153,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,775.60, 308,058.60 and 153,417.20 is: 229,674.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,775.60 : 308,058.60 = 153,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,775.60/308,058.60 = 153,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,775.60x = 308,058.60 × 153,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,775.60x = 47,261,487,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,261,487,847.92/205,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,674.89

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