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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,576.60, 308,681.70 and 112,264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,576.60, 308,681.70 and 112,264.60 is: 168,569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,576.60 : 308,681.70 = 112,264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,576.60/308,681.70 = 112,264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,576.60x = 308,681.70 × 112,264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,576.60x = 34,654,027,577.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,654,027,577.82/205,576.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,569.90

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