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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,507.82, 308,260.28 and 105,695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,507.82, 308,260.28 and 105,695.84 is: 158,543.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,507.82 : 308,260.28 = 105,695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,507.82/308,260.28 = 105,695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,507.82x = 308,260.28 × 105,695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,507.82x = 32,581,829,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,581,829,233.24/205,507.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,543.01

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