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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,079.60, 306,119.40 and 137,724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,079.60, 306,119.40 and 137,724.40 is: 206,586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,079.60 : 306,119.40 = 137,724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,079.60/306,119.40 = 137,724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,079.60x = 306,119.40 × 137,724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,079.60x = 42,160,110,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,160,110,693.36/204,079.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,586.60

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