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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,789.62, 307,842.36 and 155,495.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,789.62, 307,842.36 and 155,495.88 is: 232,607.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,789.62 : 307,842.36 = 155,495.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,789.62/307,842.36 = 155,495.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,789.62x = 307,842.36 × 155,495.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,789.62x = 47,868,218,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,868,218,669.48/205,789.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,607.55

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