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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,405.60, 308,108.40 and 134,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,405.60, 308,108.40 and 134,903.20 is: 202,354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,405.60 : 308,108.40 = 134,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,405.60/308,108.40 = 134,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,405.60x = 308,108.40 × 134,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,405.60x = 41,564,809,106.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,564,809,106.88/205,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,354.80

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