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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,673.80, 308,510.70 and 94,865.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,673.80, 308,510.70 and 94,865.80 is: 142,298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,673.80 : 308,510.70 = 94,865.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,673.80/308,510.70 = 94,865.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,673.80x = 308,510.70 × 94,865.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,673.80x = 29,267,114,364.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,267,114,364.06/205,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,298.70

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