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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,111.40, 307,407.90 and 99,703.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,111.40, 307,407.90 and 99,703.40 is: 149,429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,111.40 : 307,407.90 = 99,703.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,111.40/307,407.90 = 99,703.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,111.40x = 307,407.90 × 99,703.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,111.40x = 30,649,612,816.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,649,612,816.86/205,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,429.10

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