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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,655.60, 308,569.80 and 112,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,655.60, 308,569.80 and 112,228.40 is: 168,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,655.60 : 308,569.80 = 112,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,655.60/308,569.80 = 112,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,655.60x = 308,569.80 × 112,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,655.60x = 34,630,294,942.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,630,294,942.32/205,655.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,389.75

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