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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,954.40, 308,931.60 and 161,717.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,954.40, 308,931.60 and 161,717.60 is: 242,576.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,954.40 : 308,931.60 = 161,717.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,954.40/308,931.60 = 161,717.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,954.40x = 308,931.60 × 161,717.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,954.40x = 49,959,676,916.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,959,676,916.16/205,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,576.40

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