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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,410.60, 308,115.90 and 134,551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,410.60, 308,115.90 and 134,551.80 is: 201,827.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,410.60 : 308,115.90 = 134,551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,410.60/308,115.90 = 134,551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,410.60x = 308,115.90 × 134,551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,410.60x = 41,457,548,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,457,548,953.62/205,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,827.70

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