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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,113.12, 307,705.79 and 70,145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,113.12, 307,705.79 and 70,145.46 is: 105,230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,113.12 : 307,705.79 = 70,145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,113.12/307,705.79 = 70,145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,113.12x = 307,705.79 × 70,145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,113.12x = 21,584,164,184.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,584,164,184.21/205,113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,230.54

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