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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,780.29, 308,270.99 and 151,646.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,780.29, 308,270.99 and 151,646.75 is: 227,175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,780.29 : 308,270.99 = 151,646.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,780.29/308,270.99 = 151,646.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,780.29x = 308,270.99 × 151,646.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,780.29x = 46,748,291,453.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,748,291,453.19/205,780.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,175.75

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