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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,981.70, 308,972.55 and 101,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,981.70, 308,972.55 and 101,005.70 is: 151,508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,981.70 : 308,972.55 = 101,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,981.70/308,972.55 = 101,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,981.70x = 308,972.55 × 101,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,981.70x = 31,207,988,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,207,988,693.54/205,981.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,508.55

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