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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,363.20, 308,044.80 and 116,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,363.20, 308,044.80 and 116,889.60 is: 175,334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,363.20 : 308,044.80 = 116,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,363.20/308,044.80 = 116,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,363.20x = 308,044.80 × 116,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,363.20x = 36,007,233,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,007,233,454.08/205,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,334.40

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