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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,975.70, 308,963.55 and 100,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,975.70, 308,963.55 and 100,999.70 is: 151,499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,975.70 : 308,963.55 = 100,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,975.70/308,963.55 = 100,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,975.70x = 308,963.55 × 100,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,975.70x = 31,205,225,860.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,205,225,860.94/205,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,499.55

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