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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,426.60, 308,139.90 and 94,834.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,426.60, 308,139.90 and 94,834.60 is: 142,251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,426.60 : 308,139.90 = 94,834.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,426.60/308,139.90 = 94,834.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,426.60x = 308,139.90 × 94,834.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,426.60x = 29,222,324,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,222,324,160.54/205,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,251.90

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