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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,415.60, 308,123.40 and 94,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,415.60, 308,123.40 and 94,823.60 is: 142,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,415.60 : 308,123.40 = 94,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,415.60/308,123.40 = 94,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,415.60x = 308,123.40 × 94,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,415.60x = 29,217,370,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,217,370,032.24/205,415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,235.40

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