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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,145.10, 307,571.85 and 92,879.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,145.10, 307,571.85 and 92,879.10 is: 139,252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,145.10 : 307,571.85 = 92,879.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,145.10/307,571.85 = 92,879.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,145.10x = 307,571.85 × 92,879.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,145.10x = 28,566,996,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,566,996,613.34/205,145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,252.64

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