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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,126.20, 307,689.30 and 142,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,126.20, 307,689.30 and 142,140.60 is: 213,210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,126.20 : 307,689.30 = 142,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,126.20/307,689.30 = 142,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,126.20x = 307,689.30 × 142,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,126.20x = 43,735,141,715.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,735,141,715.58/205,126.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,210.90

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