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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,823.60, 308,735.40 and 100,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,823.60, 308,735.40 and 100,847.60 is: 151,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,823.60 : 308,735.40 = 100,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,823.60/308,735.40 = 100,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,823.60x = 308,735.40 × 100,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,823.60x = 31,135,224,125.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,135,224,125.04/205,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,271.40

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