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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,302.80, 307,954.20 and 135,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,302.80, 307,954.20 and 135,261.20 is: 202,891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,302.80 : 307,954.20 = 135,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,302.80/307,954.20 = 135,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,302.80x = 307,954.20 × 135,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,302.80x = 41,654,254,637.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,654,254,637.04/205,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,891.80

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