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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,709.68, 308,453.56 and 93,328.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,709.68, 308,453.56 and 93,328.56 is: 139,942.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,709.68 : 308,453.56 = 93,328.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,709.68/308,453.56 = 93,328.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,709.68x = 308,453.56 × 93,328.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,709.68x = 28,787,526,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,787,526,581.67/205,709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,942.50

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