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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,433.40, 308,150.10 and 112,121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,433.40, 308,150.10 and 112,121.40 is: 168,182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,433.40 : 308,150.10 = 112,121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,433.40/308,150.10 = 112,121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,433.40x = 308,150.10 × 112,121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,433.40x = 34,550,220,622.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,550,220,622.14/205,433.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,182.10

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