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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,232.40, 307,848.60 and 111,920.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,232.40, 307,848.60 and 111,920.40 is: 167,880.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,232.40 : 307,848.60 = 111,920.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,232.40/307,848.60 = 111,920.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,232.40x = 307,848.60 × 111,920.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,232.40x = 34,454,538,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,454,538,451.44/205,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,880.60

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