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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,230.80, 307,846.20 and 135,189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,230.80, 307,846.20 and 135,189.20 is: 202,783.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,230.80 : 307,846.20 = 135,189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,230.80/307,846.20 = 135,189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,230.80x = 307,846.20 × 135,189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,230.80x = 41,617,481,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,617,481,501.04/205,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,783.80

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