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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,412.10, 308,118.15 and 138,927.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,412.10, 308,118.15 and 138,927.30 is: 208,390.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,412.10 : 308,118.15 = 138,927.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,412.10/308,118.15 = 138,927.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,412.10x = 308,118.15 × 138,927.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,412.10x = 42,806,022,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,806,022,660.50/205,412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,390.95

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