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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,103.80, 307,655.70 and 142,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,103.80, 307,655.70 and 142,118.20 is: 213,177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,103.80 : 307,655.70 = 142,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,103.80/307,655.70 = 142,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,103.80x = 307,655.70 × 142,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,103.80x = 43,723,474,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,723,474,303.74/205,103.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,177.30

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