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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,055.40, 307,251.90 and 116,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,055.40, 307,251.90 and 116,044.20 is: 173,878.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,055.40 : 307,251.90 = 116,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,055.40/307,251.90 = 116,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,055.40x = 307,251.90 × 116,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,055.40x = 35,654,800,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,654,800,933.98/205,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,878.87

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