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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,440.60, 308,160.90 and 137,789.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,440.60, 308,160.90 and 137,789.40 is: 206,684.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,440.60 : 308,160.90 = 137,789.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,440.60/308,160.90 = 137,789.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,440.60x = 308,160.90 × 137,789.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,440.60x = 42,461,305,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,461,305,514.46/205,440.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,684.10

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