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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,557.60, 308,422.80 and 112,130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,557.60, 308,422.80 and 112,130.40 is: 168,242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,557.60 : 308,422.80 = 112,130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,557.60/308,422.80 = 112,130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,557.60x = 308,422.80 × 112,130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,557.60x = 34,583,571,933.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,583,571,933.12/205,557.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,242.73

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