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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,142.96, 307,599.02 and 141,176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,142.96, 307,599.02 and 141,176.24 is: 211,684.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,142.96 : 307,599.02 = 141,176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,142.96/307,599.02 = 141,176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,142.96x = 307,599.02 × 141,176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,142.96x = 43,425,673,071.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,425,673,071.28/205,142.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,684.93

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