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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,149.60, 308,041.20 and 111,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,149.60, 308,041.20 and 111,837.60 is: 167,929.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,149.60 : 308,041.20 = 111,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,149.60/308,041.20 = 111,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,149.60x = 308,041.20 × 111,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,149.60x = 34,450,588,509.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,450,588,509.12/205,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,929.10

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