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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,263.60, 308,212.20 and 111,951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,263.60, 308,212.20 and 111,951.60 is: 168,100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,263.60 : 308,212.20 = 111,951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,263.60/308,212.20 = 111,951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,263.60x = 308,212.20 × 111,951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,263.60x = 34,504,848,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,504,848,929.52/205,263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,100.18

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