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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,332.20, 307,998.30 and 116,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,332.20, 307,998.30 and 116,858.60 is: 175,287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,332.20 : 307,998.30 = 116,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,332.20/307,998.30 = 116,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,332.20x = 307,998.30 × 116,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,332.20x = 35,992,250,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,992,250,140.38/205,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,287.90

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