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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,434.60, 308,151.90 and 137,783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,434.60, 308,151.90 and 137,783.40 is: 206,675.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,434.60 : 308,151.90 = 137,783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,434.60/308,151.90 = 137,783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,434.60x = 308,151.90 × 137,783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,434.60x = 42,458,216,498.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,458,216,498.46/205,434.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,675.10

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