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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,966.80, 309,209.40 and 111,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,966.80, 309,209.40 and 111,272.40 is: 167,048.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,966.80 : 309,209.40 = 111,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,966.80/309,209.40 = 111,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,966.80x = 309,209.40 × 111,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,966.80x = 34,406,472,040.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,406,472,040.56/205,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,048.63

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