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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,811.85, 309,034.58 and 112,499.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,811.85, 309,034.58 and 112,499.85 is: 168,922.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,811.85 : 309,034.58 = 112,499.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,811.85/309,034.58 = 112,499.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,811.85x = 309,034.58 × 112,499.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,811.85x = 34,766,343,332.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,766,343,332.31/205,811.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,922.94

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