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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,548.20, 308,317.92 and 94,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,548.20, 308,317.92 and 94,740.20 is: 142,108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,548.20 : 308,317.92 = 94,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,548.20/308,317.92 = 94,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,548.20x = 308,317.92 × 94,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,548.20x = 29,210,101,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,210,101,404.38/205,548.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,108.28

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