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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,238.20, 307,857.30 and 94,646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,238.20, 307,857.30 and 94,646.20 is: 141,969.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,238.20 : 307,857.30 = 94,646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,238.20/307,857.30 = 94,646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,238.20x = 307,857.30 × 94,646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,238.20x = 29,137,523,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,137,523,587.26/205,238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,969.30

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