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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,387.20, 308,080.80 and 94,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,387.20, 308,080.80 and 94,795.20 is: 142,192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,387.20 : 308,080.80 = 94,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,387.20/308,080.80 = 94,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,387.20x = 308,080.80 × 94,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,387.20x = 29,204,581,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,204,581,052.16/205,387.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,192.80

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