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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,185.24, 307,804.88 and 77,143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,185.24, 307,804.88 and 77,143.68 is: 115,725.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,185.24 : 307,804.88 = 77,143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,185.24/307,804.88 = 77,143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,185.24x = 307,804.88 × 77,143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,185.24x = 23,745,201,165.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,745,201,165.16/205,185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,725.68

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