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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,831.60, 307,247.40 and 133,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,831.60, 307,247.40 and 133,972.80 is: 200,959.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,831.60 : 307,247.40 = 133,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,831.60/307,247.40 = 133,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,831.60x = 307,247.40 × 133,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,831.60x = 41,162,794,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,162,794,470.72/204,831.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,959.20

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