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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,323.85, 307,982.13 and 105,425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,323.85, 307,982.13 and 105,425.34 is: 158,136.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,323.85 : 307,982.13 = 105,425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,323.85/307,982.13 = 105,425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,323.85x = 307,982.13 × 105,425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,323.85x = 32,469,120,769.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,469,120,769.17/205,323.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,136.14

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