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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,980.70, 308,971.05 and 101,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,980.70, 308,971.05 and 101,004.70 is: 151,507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,980.70 : 308,971.05 = 101,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,980.70/308,971.05 = 101,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,980.70x = 308,971.05 × 101,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,980.70x = 31,207,528,213.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,207,528,213.94/205,980.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,507.05

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