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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,426.60, 308,139.90 and 137,775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,426.60, 308,139.90 and 137,775.40 is: 206,663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,426.60 : 308,139.90 = 137,775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,426.60/308,139.90 = 137,775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,426.60x = 308,139.90 × 137,775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,426.60x = 42,454,097,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,454,097,978.46/205,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,663.10

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