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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,415.70, 308,123.55 and 94,823.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,415.70, 308,123.55 and 94,823.70 is: 142,235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,415.70 : 308,123.55 = 94,823.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,415.70/308,123.55 = 94,823.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,415.70x = 308,123.55 × 94,823.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,415.70x = 29,217,415,068.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,217,415,068.14/205,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,235.55

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