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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,227.62, 307,287.85 and 133,973.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,227.62, 307,287.85 and 133,973.80 is: 200,599.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,227.62 : 307,287.85 = 133,973.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,227.62/307,287.85 = 133,973.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,227.62x = 307,287.85 × 133,973.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,227.62x = 41,168,520,483.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,168,520,483.18/205,227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,599.31

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