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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,406.60, 308,426.70 and 112,094.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,406.60, 308,426.70 and 112,094.60 is: 168,314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,406.60 : 308,426.70 = 112,094.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,406.60/308,426.70 = 112,094.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,406.60x = 308,426.70 × 112,094.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,406.60x = 34,572,967,565.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,572,967,565.82/205,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,314.78

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