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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,293.20, 307,939.80 and 94,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,293.20, 307,939.80 and 94,701.20 is: 142,051.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,293.20 : 307,939.80 = 94,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,293.20/307,939.80 = 94,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,293.20x = 307,939.80 × 94,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,293.20x = 29,162,268,587.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,162,268,587.76/205,293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,051.80

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