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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,361.40, 308,042.10 and 112,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,361.40, 308,042.10 and 112,049.40 is: 168,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,361.40 : 308,042.10 = 112,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,361.40/308,042.10 = 112,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,361.40x = 308,042.10 × 112,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,361.40x = 34,515,932,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,515,932,479.74/205,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,074.10

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