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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,849.60, 308,628.60 and 93,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,849.60, 308,628.60 and 93,583.60 is: 140,309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,849.60 : 308,628.60 = 93,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,849.60/308,628.60 = 93,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,849.60x = 308,628.60 × 93,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,849.60x = 28,882,575,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,882,575,450.96/205,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,309.12

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