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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,581.11, 308,651.44 and 115,687.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,581.11, 308,651.44 and 115,687.34 is: 173,688.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,581.11 : 308,651.44 = 115,687.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,581.11/308,651.44 = 115,687.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,581.11x = 308,651.44 × 115,687.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,581.11x = 35,707,063,309.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,707,063,309.14/205,581.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,688.44

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