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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,358.40, 308,037.60 and 112,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,358.40, 308,037.60 and 112,046.40 is: 168,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,358.40 : 308,037.60 = 112,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,358.40/308,037.60 = 112,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,358.40x = 308,037.60 × 112,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,358.40x = 34,514,504,144.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,514,504,144.64/205,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,069.60

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