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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,801.79, 310,357.08 and 153,616.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,801.79, 310,357.08 and 153,616.58 is: 230,539.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,801.79 : 310,357.08 = 153,616.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,801.79/310,357.08 = 153,616.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,801.79x = 310,357.08 × 153,616.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,801.79x = 47,675,991,656.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,675,991,656.60/206,801.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,539.56

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