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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,865.20, 307,297.80 and 134,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,865.20, 307,297.80 and 134,006.40 is: 201,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,865.20 : 307,297.80 = 134,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,865.20/307,297.80 = 134,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,865.20x = 307,297.80 × 134,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,865.20x = 41,179,871,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,179,871,905.92/204,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,009.60

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