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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,964.60, 308,342.10 and 153,606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,964.60, 308,342.10 and 153,606.20 is: 229,958.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,964.60 : 308,342.10 = 153,606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,964.60/308,342.10 = 153,606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,964.60x = 308,342.10 × 153,606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,964.60x = 47,363,258,281.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,363,258,281.02/205,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,958.25

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