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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,491.70, 308,233.23 and 94,683.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,491.70, 308,233.23 and 94,683.70 is: 142,023.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,491.70 : 308,233.23 = 94,683.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,491.70/308,233.23 = 94,683.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,491.70x = 308,233.23 × 94,683.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,491.70x = 29,184,662,679.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,184,662,679.35/205,491.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,023.56

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