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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,430.40, 308,145.60 and 116,649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,430.40, 308,145.60 and 116,649.60 is: 174,974.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,430.40 : 308,145.60 = 116,649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,430.40/308,145.60 = 116,649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,430.40x = 308,145.60 × 116,649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,430.40x = 35,945,060,981.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,945,060,981.76/205,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,974.40

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