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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,488.27, 308,109.18 and 85,400.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,488.27, 308,109.18 and 85,400.37 is: 128,049.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,488.27 : 308,109.18 = 85,400.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,488.27/308,109.18 = 85,400.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,488.27x = 308,109.18 × 85,400.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,488.27x = 26,312,637,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,312,637,972.40/205,488.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,049.34

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