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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,383.36, 308,053.76 and 139,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,383.36, 308,053.76 and 139,248.32 is: 208,858.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,383.36 : 308,053.76 = 139,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,383.36/308,053.76 = 139,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,383.36x = 308,053.76 × 139,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,383.36x = 42,895,968,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,895,968,549.68/205,383.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,858.05

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