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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,976.10, 308,575.35 and 105,795.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,976.10, 308,575.35 and 105,795.30 is: 158,493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,976.10 : 308,575.35 = 105,795.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,976.10/308,575.35 = 105,795.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,976.10x = 308,575.35 × 105,795.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,976.10x = 32,645,821,725.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,645,821,725.86/205,976.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,493.25

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