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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,125.60, 307,688.40 and 137,474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,125.60, 307,688.40 and 137,474.40 is: 206,211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,125.60 : 307,688.40 = 137,474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,125.60/307,688.40 = 137,474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,125.60x = 307,688.40 × 137,474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,125.60x = 42,299,278,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,299,278,176.96/205,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,211.60

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