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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,697.40, 308,546.10 and 112,385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,697.40, 308,546.10 and 112,385.40 is: 168,578.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,697.40 : 308,546.10 = 112,385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,697.40/308,546.10 = 112,385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,697.40x = 308,546.10 × 112,385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,697.40x = 34,676,076,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,676,076,866.94/205,697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,578.10

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