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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,317.40, 307,976.10 and 142,331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,317.40, 307,976.10 and 142,331.80 is: 213,497.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,317.40 : 307,976.10 = 142,331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,317.40/307,976.10 = 142,331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,317.40x = 307,976.10 × 142,331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,317.40x = 43,834,792,669.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,834,792,669.98/205,317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,497.70

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