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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,422.60, 308,133.90 and 93,059.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,422.60, 308,133.90 and 93,059.40 is: 139,589.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,422.60 : 308,133.90 = 93,059.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,422.60/308,133.90 = 93,059.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,422.60x = 308,133.90 × 93,059.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,422.60x = 28,674,755,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,674,755,853.66/205,422.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,589.10

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