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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,122.20, 465,905.70 and 205,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,122.20, 465,905.70 and 205,368.60 is: 307,539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,122.20 : 465,905.70 = 205,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,122.20/465,905.70 = 205,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,122.20x = 465,905.70 × 205,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,122.20x = 95,682,401,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,682,401,341.02/311,122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,539.61

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