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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,332.60, 308,315.70 and 112,020.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,332.60, 308,315.70 and 112,020.60 is: 168,203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,332.60 : 308,315.70 = 112,020.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,332.60/308,315.70 = 112,020.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,332.60x = 308,315.70 × 112,020.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,332.60x = 34,537,709,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,537,709,703.42/205,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,203.73

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