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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,112.12, 307,704.29 and 70,144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,112.12, 307,704.29 and 70,144.46 is: 105,229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,112.12 : 307,704.29 = 70,144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,112.12/307,704.29 = 70,144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,112.12x = 307,704.29 × 70,144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,112.12x = 21,583,749,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,583,749,372.49/205,112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,229.03

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