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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,694.56, 308,222.70 and 142,637.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,694.56, 308,222.70 and 142,637.68 is: 213,735.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,694.56 : 308,222.70 = 142,637.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,694.56/308,222.70 = 142,637.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,694.56x = 308,222.70 × 142,637.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,694.56x = 43,964,170,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,964,170,851.34/205,694.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,735.21

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