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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,946.54, 307,524.33 and 138,246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,946.54, 307,524.33 and 138,246.89 is: 207,440.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,946.54 : 307,524.33 = 138,246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,946.54/307,524.33 = 138,246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,946.54x = 307,524.33 × 138,246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,946.54x = 42,514,280,684.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,514,280,684.21/204,946.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,440.83

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