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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,569.60, 308,671.20 and 112,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,569.60, 308,671.20 and 112,257.60 is: 168,559.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,569.60 : 308,671.20 = 112,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,569.60/308,671.20 = 112,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,569.60x = 308,671.20 × 112,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,569.60x = 34,650,688,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,650,688,101.12/205,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,559.40

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