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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,972.40, 308,958.60 and 142,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,972.40, 308,958.60 and 142,986.80 is: 214,480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,972.40 : 308,958.60 = 142,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,972.40/308,958.60 = 142,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,972.40x = 308,958.60 × 142,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,972.40x = 44,177,001,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,177,001,546.48/205,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,480.20

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