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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,073.20, 307,609.80 and 94,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,073.20, 307,609.80 and 94,481.20 is: 141,721.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,073.20 : 307,609.80 = 94,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,073.20/307,609.80 = 94,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,073.20x = 307,609.80 × 94,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,073.20x = 29,063,343,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,063,343,035.76/205,073.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,721.80

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