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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,966.80, 309,036.60 and 153,828.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,966.80, 309,036.60 and 153,828.72 is: 230,807.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,966.80 : 309,036.60 = 153,828.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,966.80/309,036.60 = 153,828.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,966.80x = 309,036.60 × 153,828.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,966.80x = 47,538,704,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,538,704,611.15/205,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,807.61

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