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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,056.10, 307,584.15 and 135,072.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,056.10, 307,584.15 and 135,072.10 is: 202,608.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,056.10 : 307,584.15 = 135,072.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,056.10/307,584.15 = 135,072.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,056.10x = 307,584.15 × 135,072.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,056.10x = 41,546,037,067.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,546,037,067.22/205,056.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,608.15

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