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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,031.70, 307,547.55 and 94,439.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,031.70, 307,547.55 and 94,439.70 is: 141,659.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,031.70 : 307,547.55 = 94,439.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,031.70/307,547.55 = 94,439.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,031.70x = 307,547.55 × 94,439.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,031.70x = 29,044,698,357.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,044,698,357.74/205,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,659.55

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