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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,429.10, 308,460.45 and 112,117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,429.10, 308,460.45 and 112,117.10 is: 168,348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,429.10 : 308,460.45 = 112,117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,429.10/308,460.45 = 112,117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,429.10x = 308,460.45 × 112,117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,429.10x = 34,583,691,118.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,583,691,118.70/205,429.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,348.55

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