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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,961.79, 306,812.11 and 133,731.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,961.79, 306,812.11 and 133,731.05 is: 200,185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,961.79 : 306,812.11 = 133,731.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,961.79/306,812.11 = 133,731.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,961.79x = 306,812.11 × 133,731.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,961.79x = 41,030,305,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,030,305,742.22/204,961.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,185.15

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