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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,674.40, 308,281.20 and 116,970.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,674.40, 308,281.20 and 116,970.40 is: 175,324.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,674.40 : 308,281.20 = 116,970.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,674.40/308,281.20 = 116,970.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,674.40x = 308,281.20 × 116,970.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,674.40x = 36,059,775,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,059,775,276.48/205,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,324.57

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