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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,457.60, 308,272.80 and 112,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,457.60, 308,272.80 and 112,030.40 is: 168,092.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,457.60 : 308,272.80 = 112,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,457.60/308,272.80 = 112,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,457.60x = 308,272.80 × 112,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,457.60x = 34,535,925,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,535,925,093.12/205,457.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,092.71

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