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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,335.60, 308,320.20 and 112,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,335.60, 308,320.20 and 112,023.60 is: 168,208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,335.60 : 308,320.20 = 112,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,335.60/308,320.20 = 112,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,335.60x = 308,320.20 × 112,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,335.60x = 34,539,138,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,539,138,756.72/205,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,208.23

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