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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,983.30, 308,629.35 and 100,575.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,983.30, 308,629.35 and 100,575.30 is: 150,694.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,983.30 : 308,629.35 = 100,575.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,983.30/308,629.35 = 100,575.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,983.30x = 308,629.35 × 100,575.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,983.30x = 31,040,489,465.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,040,489,465.06/205,983.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,694.20

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