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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,208.70, 307,910.46 and 142,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,208.70, 307,910.46 and 142,125.90 is: 213,256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,208.70 : 307,910.46 = 142,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,208.70/307,910.46 = 142,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,208.70x = 307,910.46 × 142,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,208.70x = 43,762,051,246.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,762,051,246.91/205,208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,256.32

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