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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,045.40, 412,568.10 and 205,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,045.40, 412,568.10 and 205,061.40 is: 307,592.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,045.40 : 412,568.10 = 205,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,045.40/412,568.10 = 205,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,045.40x = 412,568.10 × 205,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,045.40x = 84,601,792,181.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,601,792,181.34/275,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,592.10

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