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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,239.60, 307,859.40 and 134,380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,239.60, 307,859.40 and 134,380.80 is: 201,571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,239.60 : 307,859.40 = 134,380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,239.60/307,859.40 = 134,380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,239.60x = 307,859.40 × 134,380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,239.60x = 41,370,392,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,370,392,459.52/205,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,571.20

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