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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,371.80, 307,984.80 and 142,191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,371.80, 307,984.80 and 142,191.80 is: 213,237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,371.80 : 307,984.80 = 142,191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,371.80/307,984.80 = 142,191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,371.80x = 307,984.80 × 142,191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,371.80x = 43,792,913,084.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,792,913,084.64/205,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,237.23

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