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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,612.80, 308,419.20 and 105,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,612.80, 308,419.20 and 105,772.80 is: 158,659.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,612.80 : 308,419.20 = 105,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,612.80/308,419.20 = 105,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,612.80x = 308,419.20 × 105,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,612.80x = 32,622,362,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,622,362,357.76/205,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,659.20

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