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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,811.58, 308,787.30 and 111,050.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,811.58, 308,787.30 and 111,050.76 is: 166,613.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,811.58 : 308,787.30 = 111,050.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,811.58/308,787.30 = 111,050.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,811.58x = 308,787.30 × 111,050.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,811.58x = 34,291,064,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,291,064,343.35/205,811.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,613.87

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