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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,983.20, 308,974.80 and 101,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,983.20, 308,974.80 and 101,007.20 is: 151,510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,983.20 : 308,974.80 = 101,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,983.20/308,974.80 = 101,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,983.20x = 308,974.80 × 101,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,983.20x = 31,208,679,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,208,679,418.56/205,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,510.80

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