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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,053.60, 307,666.80 and 111,626.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,053.60, 307,666.80 and 111,626.40 is: 167,486.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,053.60 : 307,666.80 = 111,626.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,053.60/307,666.80 = 111,626.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,053.60x = 307,666.80 × 111,626.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,053.60x = 34,343,737,283.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,343,737,283.52/205,053.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,486.63

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