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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,977.60, 308,577.60 and 105,796.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,977.60, 308,577.60 and 105,796.80 is: 158,495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,977.60 : 308,577.60 = 105,796.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,977.60/308,577.60 = 105,796.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,977.60x = 308,577.60 × 105,796.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,977.60x = 32,646,522,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,646,522,631.68/205,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,495.50

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