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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,436.40, 308,154.60 and 112,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,436.40, 308,154.60 and 112,124.40 is: 168,186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,436.40 : 308,154.60 = 112,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,436.40/308,154.60 = 112,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,436.40x = 308,154.60 × 112,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,436.40x = 34,551,649,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,551,649,632.24/205,436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,186.60

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