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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,694.40, 308,541.60 and 112,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,694.40, 308,541.60 and 112,382.40 is: 168,573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,694.40 : 308,541.60 = 112,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,694.40/308,541.60 = 112,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,694.40x = 308,541.60 × 112,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,694.40x = 34,674,645,507.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,674,645,507.84/205,694.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,573.60

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