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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,944.08, 308,961.40 and 117,239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,944.08, 308,961.40 and 117,239.12 is: 175,884.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,944.08 : 308,961.40 = 117,239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,944.08/308,961.40 = 117,239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,944.08x = 308,961.40 × 117,239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,944.08x = 36,222,362,649.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,222,362,649.97/205,944.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,884.46

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