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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,173.34, 307,759.71 and 114,046.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,173.34, 307,759.71 and 114,046.66 is: 171,069.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,173.34 : 307,759.71 = 114,046.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,173.34/307,759.71 = 114,046.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,173.34x = 307,759.71 × 114,046.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,173.34x = 35,098,967,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,098,967,820.44/205,173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,069.83

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