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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,415.60, 308,440.20 and 112,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,415.60, 308,440.20 and 112,103.60 is: 168,328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,415.60 : 308,440.20 = 112,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,415.60/308,440.20 = 112,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,415.60x = 308,440.20 × 112,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,415.60x = 34,577,256,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,577,256,804.72/205,415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,328.29

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