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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,960.15, 307,292.58 and 138,234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,960.15, 307,292.58 and 138,234.78 is: 207,252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,960.15 : 307,292.58 = 138,234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,960.15/307,292.58 = 138,234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,960.15x = 307,292.58 × 138,234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,960.15x = 42,478,522,191.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,478,522,191.93/204,960.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,252.59

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