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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,195.67, 307,890.98 and 142,112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,195.67, 307,890.98 and 142,112.87 is: 213,236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,195.67 : 307,890.98 = 142,112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,195.67/307,890.98 = 142,112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,195.67x = 307,890.98 × 142,112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,195.67x = 43,755,270,814.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,755,270,814.91/205,195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,236.81

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