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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,425.80, 305,138.70 and 137,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,425.80, 305,138.70 and 137,070.60 is: 205,605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,425.80 : 305,138.70 = 137,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,425.80/305,138.70 = 137,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,425.80x = 305,138.70 × 137,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,425.80x = 41,825,544,692.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,825,544,692.22/203,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,605.90

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