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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,037.70, 307,556.55 and 110,559.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,037.70, 307,556.55 and 110,559.30 is: 165,838.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,037.70 : 307,556.55 = 110,559.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,037.70/307,556.55 = 110,559.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,037.70x = 307,556.55 × 110,559.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,037.70x = 34,003,236,878.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,003,236,878.42/205,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,838.95

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