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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,582.62, 308,653.69 and 115,688.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,582.62, 308,653.69 and 115,688.84 is: 173,690.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,582.62 : 308,653.69 = 115,688.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,582.62/308,653.69 = 115,688.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,582.62x = 308,653.69 × 115,688.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,582.62x = 35,707,787,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,707,787,357.82/205,582.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,690.69

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