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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,111.60, 307,667.40 and 145,625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,111.60, 307,667.40 and 145,625.20 is: 218,437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,111.60 : 307,667.40 = 145,625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,111.60/307,667.40 = 145,625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,111.60x = 307,667.40 × 145,625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,111.60x = 44,804,126,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,804,126,658.48/205,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,437.80

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