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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,510.70, 308,035.65 and 105,632.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,510.70, 308,035.65 and 105,632.30 is: 158,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,510.70 : 308,035.65 = 105,632.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,510.70/308,035.65 = 105,632.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,510.70x = 308,035.65 × 105,632.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,510.70x = 32,538,514,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,538,514,191.50/205,510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,330.02

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