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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,411.60, 308,203.80 and 111,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,411.60, 308,203.80 and 111,984.40 is: 168,023.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,411.60 : 308,203.80 = 111,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,411.60/308,203.80 = 111,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,411.60x = 308,203.80 × 111,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,411.60x = 34,514,017,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,514,017,620.72/205,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,023.70

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