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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,293.60, 308,257.20 and 111,981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,293.60, 308,257.20 and 111,981.60 is: 168,145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,293.60 : 308,257.20 = 111,981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,293.60/308,257.20 = 111,981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,293.60x = 308,257.20 × 111,981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,293.60x = 34,519,134,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,519,134,467.52/205,293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,145.21

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