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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,424, 308,161.92 and 70,514.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,424, 308,161.92 and 70,514.36 is: 105,780.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,424 : 308,161.92 = 70,514.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,424/308,161.92 = 70,514.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,424x = 308,161.92 × 70,514.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,424x = 21,729,840,565.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,729,840,565.17/205,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,780.44

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