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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,357.92, 307,887.52 and 138,633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,357.92, 307,887.52 and 138,633.36 is: 207,849.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,357.92 : 307,887.52 = 138,633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,357.92/307,887.52 = 138,633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,357.92x = 307,887.52 × 138,633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,357.92x = 42,683,481,399.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,683,481,399.67/205,357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,849.21

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