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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,038.60, 306,057.90 and 137,683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,038.60, 306,057.90 and 137,683.40 is: 206,525.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,038.60 : 306,057.90 = 137,683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,038.60/306,057.90 = 137,683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,038.60x = 306,057.90 × 137,683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,038.60x = 42,139,092,268.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,139,092,268.86/204,038.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,525.10

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