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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,257.60, 308,203.20 and 111,945.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,257.60, 308,203.20 and 111,945.60 is: 168,091.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,257.60 : 308,203.20 = 111,945.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,257.60/308,203.20 = 111,945.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,257.60x = 308,203.20 × 111,945.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,257.60x = 34,501,992,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,501,992,145.92/205,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,091.18

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